New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash from teachers before his universal pre-K program takes effect.
Many pre-kindergarten teachers are demanding higher wages and plan to hold a rally at City Hall on Thursday, according to Chalkbeat.
Why It Matters
Education issues and educator engagement were central to Mamdani’s political identity and mayoral campaign.
Education governance was a defining campaign issue. Mamdani ran on dramatically restructuring mayoral control of schools, which was a major departure from two decades of the city’s policy.
What To Know
An audit from two years ago released by the city comptroller found that 90 percent of community-based lead teachers with master’s degrees earned less than public school early childhood educators. In the Bronx and Brooklyn, certified teachers can start at $36,000 or less per year…