Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks abandoned them, the parents said.
to co-locate three Success Academy charters in existing public school buildings in Queens and The Bronx. opposition from“I’m speechless. I’m devastated. The mayor stopped the opening — I want to pack my bags and leave,” fumed Bronx parent Nicole Lawrence, whose 5-year-old daughter applied for kindergarten at Success Academy Williamsbridge in The Bronx.I guess he didn’t want to deal with the noise, deal with the backlash. I am upset that Mayor Adams didn’t take up the fight.
“Parents were blindsided by this announcement. The Department of Education says it’s listening to the community but they’re ignoring the needs of the thousands of families who want to send their children to our schools. They are also part of the community,” said Eva Moskowitz,Charter school receive funding through the DOE but are allowed to operate independently, often outperforming struggling public schools academically.
Parents are fuming after Mayor Adams’ admin scrapped a plan to co-locate three charters in existing public school buildings. Parent Dave Bell, whose daughter Yariah applied for kindergarten at the proposed Success Academy in Springfield Gardens said, “I don’t believe Mayor Adams is showing the courage of getting behind charter schools. Adams is not showing enough fight. I was really surprised.”
“I am disappointed with Eric Adams. Adams said he’s all for change. Adams should be advocating for more charter schools.”But Banks defended his decision to scuttle the three charter school co-locations on Monday, saying it was based on discussions and input with all “stakeholders” and touring the buildings.
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