In the aftermath of New York City’s recent Democratic mayoral primary, public attention on Zohran Mamdani has focused largely on his inflammatory rhetoric toward Israel and his embrace of radical socialist economics. While both warrant scrutiny, they have overshadowed a more immediate threat: Mamdani’s education agenda.

His proposals would not constitute mere reform; they would dismantle one of the few remaining pathways through which working-class families can escape chronically underperforming public schools: school choice.

Mamdani has endorsed deep cuts to charter school funding, opposed voucher programs, and worked to block co-location agreements that allow charter schools to share underused public school facilities. These measures would significantly hinder families’ access to schools with proven records of academic success. (RELATED: NYC’s Socialist Darling Said He Was Both ‘Asian’ And ‘African American’ On Ivy League Application)

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani prepares before the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Gerald W. Lynch Theater on June 12, 2025 in New York City. Seven candidates will be participating in the final debate before the Democratic primary election for mayor. (Photo by Vincent ALBAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by VINCENT ALBAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

While Mamdani’s campaign outlines few specific education policies, the legislative record reflects consistent opposition to school choice and a preference for ideological conformity over demonstrated academic results.

Take Success Academy, the largest charter network in New York City. In 2024, 80% of its students with special needs passed the state math examination — nearly 3 times the citywide average for that group. English Language Learners within the network also achieve proficiency at significantly higher rates than their peers in traditional public schools.

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