/mayors Mayors en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:37:29 GMT /leadership/a-fading-school-reform-mayoral-control-is-ending-in-another-city/2023/06 Chicago will phase out mayoral control of its schools by 2027, becoming the latest city to drop the model. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:37:29 GMT /leadership/a-fading-school-reform-mayoral-control-is-ending-in-another-city/2023/06 /leadership/what-the-election-of-chicagos-new-mayor-says-about-the-political-power-of-teachers-unions/2023/04 Brandon Johnson, a former middle school teacher and teachers' union organizer, won the race for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:52:46 GMT /leadership/what-the-election-of-chicagos-new-mayor-says-about-the-political-power-of-teachers-unions/2023/04 /policy-politics/chicagos-next-mayor-will-be-a-former-educator/2023/03 Former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas and former teacher Brandon Johnson will face off in an April runoff. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:48:10 GMT /policy-politics/chicagos-next-mayor-will-be-a-former-educator/2023/03 /education/new-york-city-schools-will-stay-closed-for-academic-year-mayor-says/2020/04 Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushed back on the Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement, however, saying "no decision" had been made about reopening schools in New York City or elsewhere in the state. Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:09:11 GMT /education/new-york-city-schools-will-stay-closed-for-academic-year-mayor-says/2020/04 /policy-politics/michael-bloomberg-brings-controversial-n-y-c-schools-record-to-2020-race/2019/11 As New York City mayor, Bloomberg exercised sweeping control over Gotham's school system. The city adopted new curricula, a new admissions process, and a new system for grading schools, among other changes. Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:49:54 GMT /policy-politics/michael-bloomberg-brings-controversial-n-y-c-schools-record-to-2020-race/2019/11 /leadership/whats-next-for-new-yorks-elite-high-schools-now-that-de-blasios-diversity-plan-is-dead/2019/06 A contentious debate over New York's elite high schools flared this year as Mayor Bill de Blasio sought to scrap the exam that determines admissions as a way to increase enrollment of black and Hispanic students. But amid strong opposition from the city's Asian community and well-heeled alumni, state lawmakers never took action on the proposed diversity plan. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:33:00 GMT /leadership/whats-next-for-new-yorks-elite-high-schools-now-that-de-blasios-diversity-plan-is-dead/2019/06 /leadership/chicago-school-board-members-resign-after-mayor-reveals-plan-to-oust-them/2019/06 Newly inaugurated Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who endorsed an elected school board on the campaign trail, has announced that she will overhaul the seven-member board of education. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:45:04 GMT /leadership/chicago-school-board-members-resign-after-mayor-reveals-plan-to-oust-them/2019/06 /policy-politics/bill-de-blasio-whos-expanded-pre-k-sparred-on-education-seeks-presidency/2019/05 The New York City mayor has pushed universal pre-K, championed a controversial school turnaound program, and picked a schools chief backing a divisive effort to diversify selective high schools. Thu, 16 May 2019 13:58:08 GMT /policy-politics/bill-de-blasio-whos-expanded-pre-k-sparred-on-education-seeks-presidency/2019/05 /education/chicago-teachers-union-endorses-county-board-president-for-mayor/2018/12 The teachers' union is throwing its support behind Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in the race to replace Rahm Emanuel as Chicago's mayor, the Chicago Tribune reports. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:57:10 GMT /education/chicago-teachers-union-endorses-county-board-president-for-mayor/2018/12 /leadership/local-school-board-group-wants-power-of-n-y-c-mayor-over-district-reined-in/2018/10 A group representing New York City's influential local school boards has come out against Mayor Bill de Blasio's control of the public schools, which expires in June, unless significant limits are placed on his power. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:23:13 GMT /leadership/local-school-board-group-wants-power-of-n-y-c-mayor-over-district-reined-in/2018/10 /education/boston-mayor-picks-nonprofit-leader-as-temporary-schools-chief/2018/06 Laura Perille, the CEO of the Boston-based non-profit EdVestors, is expected to be named interim superintendent while the district looks for a permanent leader. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:18:47 GMT /education/boston-mayor-picks-nonprofit-leader-as-temporary-schools-chief/2018/06 /leadership/n-y-c-mayor-offers-plan-to-diversify-citys-elite-specialized-high-schools/2018/06 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he will push to diversify the city's elite specialized high schools by setting aside seats for low-income students who just missed the test-score cutoff. Tue, 12 Jun 2018 20:31:45 GMT /leadership/n-y-c-mayor-offers-plan-to-diversify-citys-elite-specialized-high-schools/2018/06 /leadership/a-new-education-era-in-philadelphia-mayor-names-members-of-school-board/2018/04 About 500 people submitted their names or were nominated for one of the nine spots on the new Philadelphia school board, the first to oversee the district since the state seized control in 2001. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:34:45 GMT /leadership/a-new-education-era-in-philadelphia-mayor-names-members-of-school-board/2018/04 /leadership/newark-mayor-wants-a-pause-on-charter-school-expansion-in-the-city/2018/03 Ras Baraka, a former principal who is running for re-election this year, said aggressive charter school growth could "suck the life" out of traditional public schools, according to Chalkbeat. Fri, 30 Mar 2018 18:34:37 GMT /leadership/newark-mayor-wants-a-pause-on-charter-school-expansion-in-the-city/2018/03 /leadership/n-y-c-mayor-comes-under-fire-for-selection-of-2nd-superintendent/2018/03 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's second choice to lead the nation's largest school system has plunged him into hot water. Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:18:21 GMT /leadership/n-y-c-mayor-comes-under-fire-for-selection-of-2nd-superintendent/2018/03 /leadership/insider-or-newcomer-who-will-lead-the-new-york-city-schools/2017/12 While New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hints that he wants a school chief that will continue the work that current schools Chancellor Carmen Fari帽a began, there are school district advocates and observers who think he needs to bring aboard a leader who will take the district in another direction. Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:58:09 GMT /leadership/insider-or-newcomer-who-will-lead-the-new-york-city-schools/2017/12 /leadership/search-to-fill-one-of-educations-biggest-jobs-begins-as-new-york-city-chief-steps-down/2017/12 Who Mayor Bill de Blasio has in mind for his next chancellor isn't yet clear, but experts say the job requires a hard-to-find combination of someone with credibility as an educator and the acumen to navigate the rough-and-tumble politics of New York City. Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:21:53 GMT /leadership/search-to-fill-one-of-educations-biggest-jobs-begins-as-new-york-city-chief-steps-down/2017/12 /leadership/deal-will-give-new-york-city-mayor-two-year-extension-on-mayoral-control/2017/06 New York lawmakers, who were called back to Albany for a special session, are likely to approve a measure that will give New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio a two-year extension to run New York City's schools. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:11:09 GMT /leadership/deal-will-give-new-york-city-mayor-two-year-extension-on-mayoral-control/2017/06 /leadership/will-new-york-state-lawmakers-extend-mayoral-control-of-schools/2017/06 The New York state legislative session is expected to end on Wednesday, but lawmakers have not yet decided whether to extend New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio control over the city's schools. Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:00:01 GMT /leadership/will-new-york-state-lawmakers-extend-mayoral-control-of-schools/2017/06 /leadership/opinion-betsy-devos-rahm-emanuel-and-school-privatization/2017/01 Rahm Emanuel's criticism of Betsy DeVos ignores the similarities of their agendas, writes Chicago Teachers' Union President Karen Lewis. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:34:29 GMT /leadership/opinion-betsy-devos-rahm-emanuel-and-school-privatization/2017/01 /leadership/opinion-mayors-have-role-in-improving-education/2016/09 Mayors must work across party lines to build education partnerships and capacity in their communities, write two Arizonian mayors. Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:16:43 GMT /leadership/opinion-mayors-have-role-in-improving-education/2016/09 /leadership/financial-crisis-in-chicagos-schools-deepens-discord/2016/02 The nation's third-largest school district is mired in money woes and fights among state and local leaders about over how to solve them. Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:25:28 GMT /leadership/financial-crisis-in-chicagos-schools-deepens-discord/2016/02 /leadership/opinion-100-million-mark-zuckerberg-and-a-controversial-education-experiment/2015/09 In an excerpt from her book The Prize, Dale Russakoff details the backstory of how two public figures attracted an infusion of private money in a bid to transform Newark's flagging schools. Wed, 09 Sep 2015 08:02:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-100-million-mark-zuckerberg-and-a-controversial-education-experiment/2015/09 /leadership/chicago-public-school-district-owes-634-million-in-pension-funds-can-it-pay/2015/06 The district is strapped for cash, faces a $1.1 billion deficit, and may be unable to make its full $634 million pension payment due by the end of June. Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:00:35 GMT /leadership/chicago-public-school-district-owes-634-million-in-pension-funds-can-it-pay/2015/06 /leadership/rahm-emanuel-appoints-new-members-to-chicago-school-board/2015/06 The new appointments come on the heels of the resignation of the schools chief amid an ongoing federal investigation into a no-bid contract awarded by the school board. Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:18:18 GMT /leadership/rahm-emanuel-appoints-new-members-to-chicago-school-board/2015/06 /leadership/emanuel-wins-second-term-as-chicago-mayor-after-tough-runoff/2015/04 Emanuel was forced into a runoff with Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, a Cook County Commissioner, after failing to win 50 percent of the votes in the February election. Wed, 08 Apr 2015 01:47:41 GMT /leadership/emanuel-wins-second-term-as-chicago-mayor-after-tough-runoff/2015/04 /leadership/detroit-mayor-end-state-oversight-of-city-schools/2015/03 The Detroit school system, under state oversight since March 2009, has lost tens of thousands of students, closed dozens of schools and struggled with persistent budget deficits. "Emergency management has clearly failed" our schools, Mayor Mike Duggan said. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:05:43 GMT /leadership/detroit-mayor-end-state-oversight-of-city-schools/2015/03 /leadership/discontent-with-k-12-agenda-helps-force-chicagos-emanuel-into-runoff/2015/03 To win a second term, Mayor Rahm Emanuel faces a rival who is strongly backed by the city's influential teachers' union. Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:47:02 GMT /leadership/discontent-with-k-12-agenda-helps-force-chicagos-emanuel-into-runoff/2015/03 /policy-politics/chicago-mayor-rahm-emanuel-faces-april-runoff/2015/02 Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, who was backed by the Chicago Teachers Union and ran a campaign largely focused on education, garnered nearly 34 percent of the vote. Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:30:01 GMT /policy-politics/chicago-mayor-rahm-emanuel-faces-april-runoff/2015/02 /leadership/boston-mayor-lays-out-education-plans-in-state-of-the-city-address/2015/01 Mayor Marty Walsh's plans include a focus on upgrading the city's schools' infrastructure, an emphasis on career and technical education, and expansion of pre-K education. Wed, 14 Jan 2015 21:34:48 GMT /leadership/boston-mayor-lays-out-education-plans-in-state-of-the-city-address/2015/01