Mamdani Proposes Ending NYC Gifted Programs Amid Education Debate
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Zohran Mamdani proposes ending the city's gifted and talented program for kindergarteners, aligning with former Mayor de Blasio's 2021 plan, citing concerns over fairness and segregation, while facing criticism from opponents like Andrew Cuomo who advocate for expanding rigorous educational opportunities and maintaining mayoral control of schools.
- Mamdani Says He Would Eliminate Gifted Programs for NYC Kindergarten Students Bloomberg.com
- Mamdani Says He Would Phase Out N.Y.C. Gifted Program for Early Grades The New York Times
- Zohran Mamdani just escalated his war on excellence in NYC public schools New York Post
- NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani says he would nix part of Gifted and Talented program, a move Cuomo says is ‘destructive’ to education amNewYork
- Three visions for the city’s schools Queens Chronicle
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