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The historical documents found on this website are primary sources: historical records produced in one moment in time, that help us understand that moment in time.
mayoral control
Inside “The Founders”: Joel Klein (excerpt)
In 2002, the New York State Legislature gave the mayor’s office control of New York City’s public schools.
Interview with Jitu Weusi on Mayoral Control of New York City Schools (excerpt)
Jitu Weusi, born and raised in Brooklyn and originally named Leslie Campbell, was an educator and educational activist.
Mayor Bloomberg Remarks on Education Reform (excerpt)
At the 2012 United States Conference of Mayors, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reflected on the first ten years of mayoral control in New York City’s schools.
The State of the City (excerpt)
We must fix our school system. You and I represent all the neighborhoods of this city.