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American Focus > Blog > Education > The $40 Billion Issue the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Aren’t Discussing
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The $40 Billion Issue the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Aren’t Discussing

Last updated: April 26, 2025 12:20 am
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In the New York City mayoral race, education has taken a backseat as candidates focus on other pressing issues. Despite the city’s reputation for its stark wealth gap and the pivotal role of public education in bridging this divide, there is a noticeable lack of attention given to elementary and secondary education in the campaign discourse.

With the Democratic primary fast approaching, none of the major candidates have presented a comprehensive plan dedicated solely to improving the city’s education system. While the candidates touch on education briefly in their campaign materials, the focus is minimal, with little mention of the ongoing impact of the pandemic on students.

New York City’s public school system is one of the largest in the country, serving a vast number of students and employing a significant workforce. With a budget exceeding that of several key city departments combined, education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the city.

Despite the recent decline in academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism among students, the candidates have not put forth bold ideas to address these pressing issues. The need for more bilingual staff in schools and efforts to tackle segregation in student outcomes are also notably absent from their platforms.

In a city where the mayor holds full control over the school system, the lack of attention to education is concerning. Experts point out that New York has a history of leading national conversations on education, making the current lack of focus on the issue all the more striking.

While some candidates have highlighted the importance of investing in school-based social services and expanding access to child care, there is a general absence of comprehensive plans for kindergarten through high school education. Piecemeal reforms have often fallen short of producing significant change in the past.

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Beyond academics, students in New York City face mental health challenges that have largely gone unaddressed. The lack of focus on education in the mayoral race has prompted concerns among educators and advocates who feel that critical issues are being overlooked.

As the race unfolds, it is clear that education is not receiving the attention it deserves. While past mayors have made education a central focus of their administrations, the current candidates seem to prioritize other issues over the future of the city’s public schools.

In a city where education has the potential to uplift communities and break the cycle of poverty, the lack of emphasis on this crucial issue in the mayoral race is a missed opportunity. As voters consider their choices, it is essential to recognize the importance of education in shaping the future of New York City.

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