N.Y.C. Schools Chief to Resign After Clashes Over Desegregationby Eliza Shapiro
February 26, 2021
The New York Times
Richard A. Carranzo is anticipated to resign mid-March 2021, to be replaced by Meisha Porter.
“Richard Carranza was a real partner in our efforts to open school safely,” said Michael Mulgrew, the president of the United Federation of Teachers. “Too often he had to fight behind the scenes to keep the needs of students, staff and their families ahead of politics.”
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The chancellor and other senior education officials sometimes felt that their expertise was overruled or disregarded by Mr. de Blasio, who runs the school district under mayoral control.
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selective admissions policies for elementary, middle and high school
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selective admissions policies and gifted and talented programs.
