OP-EDS

By Mona Davids | July 22, 2022 The so-called “class size” bill awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature is another example of politicians putting special interests ahead of students’ interests. The …

By Sam Pirozzolo and Mona Davids | May 18, 2016 | Once again it’s time for the state Legislature to make a decision about mayoral control of the schools. Should Mayor de Blasio have …

By Mona Davids | April 8, 2014 | Thursday will be Mayor de Blasio’s 100th day in office, and he still hasn’t presented his education plan for our children. Where’s the plan, Mr. …

By Mona Davids | March 5, 2015 | My heart was in Albany yesterday, with the thousands of students and parents demanding an end to the system that condemns New York City …

By Mona Davids | August 7, 2015 | One-hundred days into his term as mayor, as Bill de Blasio entered the spring of 2014 with no education plan in sight, I asked …

By  Sam Pirozzolo In New York City, the mayor has substantial control over all aspects of public education. Sadly, Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña have proved to …