In a hotly contested four-way race he defeated the establishment candidate, a progressive endorsed by the Liberal party, the city facing enormous problems, I’m referring to John Lindsay in 1965. In the 1960s the nation was torn apart by an unpopular war, a rising civil rights movement and bubbling urban violence across the nation. CitiesContinue reading “Reconnection for Learning: A Community School System for New York City (11/67)”
Tag Archives: history
Mamdani’s (Proposed) Education Transition Team
It’s traditional for newly elected mayors to appoint transition teams to coordinate the transfer from one administration to the next. De Blasio set up a tent on Chambers Street and invited community input. I attended the education event, community activists espousing their thoughts, more “show and tell”,” de Blasio actually interviewed chancellor candidates in theContinue reading “Mamdani’s (Proposed) Education Transition Team”
Does the 25th Amendment to the Constitution Provide a Process to Remove a President from Office?
In our history eight presidents have died in office, four by natural causes (Harrison, Taylor, Harding and Roosevelt), four assassinated (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy) and one resigned (Nixon). After the assassination of President Kennedy questions arose about presidential succession and Congress amended the Constitution adding the 25th Amendment dealing with presidential succession including successionContinue reading “Does the 25th Amendment to the Constitution Provide a Process to Remove a President from Office?”
How Will the Big (not so) Beautiful Budget Bill Impact NYS and NYC Budgets?
The thousand-page bill squeaked through the House and the Senate and signed into law by the president. See the details of the law here. Estimates are the bill will substantially impact NYS, … a big financial impact for New York and its health care system. State officials estimated the House bill would cost the state and itsContinue reading “How Will the Big (not so) Beautiful Budget Bill Impact NYS and NYC Budgets?”
Electing and Endorsing Candidates in the Turbulent Arena of Political Chaos
In the oppressive heat of summer in Philadelphia the founding fathers grappled with the process of electing a president. The delegates, the elites of the nation, led by Hamilton and Madison distrusted the artisans and farmers, the common folk, and created the electoral college, intermediaries who could “protect” the nation from “inappropriate” choices. An unanticipatedContinue reading “Electing and Endorsing Candidates in the Turbulent Arena of Political Chaos”
One of the Most Confusing, and Consequential, of Elections
On Tuesday, June 25th registered democrats only, no republicans and no independents can participate, will select candidates who will appear on the November general election ballot, the election is called ranked choice voting (RCV), in November the usual, most votes wins, a majority is not necessary. I know life in Gotham can be confusing. The CharterContinue reading “One of the Most Confusing, and Consequential, of Elections”
Rumbling Thunder: Who Can Best Navigate the Impending Budget Tsunami?
First, have you voted? Ballots must be received by Thursday, May 30th by 9 am. Don’t procrastinate!!! A leader of one the opposition caucuses advocated working with Republicans as well as Democrats, the problem is there are none. The Republicans in Congress are all onboard, the issue that divides the Republicans is the magnitude ofContinue reading “Rumbling Thunder: Who Can Best Navigate the Impending Budget Tsunami?”
Governor Hochul Failed the Test
Have you cast your ballot in the UFT Leadership election? Don’t tarry!! Place an X in the Unity box and into the mailbox, do it NOW!! I’ve always believed the best decisions are made by the folks closest to the kids: teachers and school leaders, hopefully facilitated by the school district leader. In other words,Continue reading “Governor Hochul Failed the Test”
Can I Be Laid Off? Are Our Pensions in Jeopardy?
At the end of Mulgrew’s Town Hall livestream a member asked “Can I be laid off?”, a question on the mind of many in the audience. Mulgrew restated the theme of his remarks, we are facing an “existential crisis,” the future of public education and teacher unions are at risk, and we must fight backContinue reading “Can I Be Laid Off? Are Our Pensions in Jeopardy?”
Can a President Be Removed From Office if S/He is Physically or Mentally “Unfit for Office?”
Our current and former president are the oldest presidents to hold office, and Republicans were sharply critical of Biden, some arguing he was mentally incapable of holding office. The actions of the current president appear haphazard, at times simply angry and vindictive, at times seemingly driving the nation into an economic collapse, some question his sanity,Continue reading “Can a President Be Removed From Office if S/He is Physically or Mentally “Unfit for Office?””
Ed in the Apple: Blogging on the Intersection of Education and Politics Title 