Zohran Mamdani plans to phase out Gifted and Talented program in NYC elementary schools

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani says he would nix part of Gifted and Talented program, a move Cuomo says is ‘destructive’ to education

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani vowed to end the city's Gifted and Talented public school program for children five years and younger, his campaign confirmed to amNewYork on Thursday. The democratic socialist's pledge, which he first revealed responding to a questionnaire in a New York Times article, quickly drew a notable rebuke from his rival, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who called it "destructive," and suggested Mamdani was acting hyp…

Zohran Mamdani plans to phase out Gifted and Talented program in NYC elementary schools

Democratic socialist and mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani wants to undo the Gifted and Talented program for young New York City school kids — the latest move to revert back to ex-mayor Bill de Blasio's era.

Mamdani Says He Would Phase Out N.Y.C. Gifted Program for Early Grades – Alliance for Quality Education

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner for New York City mayor, has announced his plan to phase out the city’s gifted and talented program for kindergarteners, reviving a proposal first floated under Mayor de Blasio. The program, which enrolls fewer than 5 percent of students in kindergarten, has long been criticized for deepening segregation and limiting … Continue reading Mamdani Says He Would Phase Out N.Y.C. Gifted Program for Early Grad…