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NYC’s failing public schools: Letters to the Editor — July 9, 2026

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The Issue: A new report flagging 900 NYC public schools that have been failing for more than a decade.

I don’t think anyone was surprised to learn of the terrible state of our New York City public schools. However, what always surprises me is how parents continue to vote for politicians who put the welfare of teachers over the children (“NYC’s Eternal School Failures,” Editorial, July 7).

As long as New York is controlled by Democrats like Gov. Hochul, practical solutions will never be discussed, much less implemented.

I was troubled to read Success Academy’s recent analysis claiming that New York City public schools are failing students.

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As a longtime educator, I believe such claims deserve closer examination.

Traditional public schools are required to educate every child who enrolls and don’t have the luxury of choosing which students they serve.

The city’s public educators work tirelessly every day to support students facing........

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