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On February 26, when former New York City schools chancellor Richard Carranza announced his resignation, the Asian-American parent groups who had been calling for his ouster for more than 18 months were wary celebrants. Carranza’s departure was a measure of vindication for these parents, who want the city to retain its current selective admissions systems for gifted children and for teenagers seeking entry into top public high schools. Carranza was determined to reduce what he called segregation in city schools and to create more opportunities for black and Hispanic students an effort, the parents understood, that would come at the expense of Asian-American students who worked hard to do well under the current system. Even before the surge in attacks against Asians
NYC educator to be first Black woman to lead nation s largest public school district
New York City s Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said he s lost 11 family members and friends to COVID-19 and needed time to grieve. Author: CAROLYN THOMPSON (Associated Press Writer) Published: 2:48 PM EST February 26, 2021 Updated: 2:52 PM EST February 26, 2021
NEW YORK New York City s Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced Friday he will step down, citing the coronavirus pandemic s personal toll on his family.
He will be replaced by Bronx Executive Superintendent Meisha Ross Porter, who will become the first Black woman to lead the nation s largest public school district.
Carranza, who has spent three years on the job, briefly choked back tears at a news conference as he announced his decision.
Carranza actually drafted a resignation letter earlier this month but did not resign.
It is the second high-profile resignation that was apparently the culmination of a long-standing dispute with the mayor over the direction of the agency.
Just last August, Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot, left the administration, in the middle of a pandemic. Richard Carranza was a real partner in our efforts to open school safely. Too often he had to fight behind the scenes to keep the needs of students, staff and their families ahead of politics. We wish him well. He will be missed, UFT President Michael Mulgrew said in a statement.
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