This panel discussion presented by WEPSA in conjunction with NYU’s Institute for Education and Social Policy will focus on the issue of mayoral control and how it is or is not working in NYC.
The panel will be moderated by Steinhardt Professor Mary Driscoll and will include a variety of perspectives on the issue from professionals working in the New York City education arena. Panelists include:
* Richard Kessler, Executive Director, The Center for Arts Education
* Lesley Redwine, Director Of External Relations, Achievement First
* Emily Weiss, Associate Director for Educator Support, Office of Accountability, NYC Department of Education
* Leonie Haimson, Executive Director, Class Size Matters