The education ex-mayor
- Last Updated: 12:30 AM, March 10, 2013
- Posted: March 10, 2013
Seems Mike Bloomberg wants to hold on to mayoral control of the schools even after he gives up his mayoralty.
As The Post’s Yoav Gonen reported last week, Bloomberg is developing four charter schools that would open in high-poverty neighborhoods in the city in the fall of 2014, when the next mayor is in office.
The schools are covered in Mike’s prints: Their funding comes from Bloomberg’s Young Men’s Initiative and their plans are being drawn up by top officials at Bloomberg’s Department of Education.
At times we’ve been critical of the way Bloomberg mixes his private philanthropy and public office. For example, his top deputy mayor, Patti Harris, is also CEO of his family foundation.
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But if this is how Bloomberg plans to meddle after he leaves office, we’re pleased as punch. What better way to contribute to this city come 2014 than by using his money to offer New York families better schools and more choices?
His intriguing proposal, which needs state approval, pairs the launch of the charters with four new district schools — letting all eight share resources and