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Parents and council members press district on class‑size law compliance and teacher hiring plans
Summary
Public commenters and council members discussed the city class‑size law and the scale of teacher hiring and training District 25 will need to meet mandated targets; the superintendent outlined hiring fairs, coaching and professional development supports.
Public comment at the District 25 CEC meeting focused on the city’s class‑size mandate and the district’s capacity to hire and train thousands of teachers.
Why it matters: New class‑size requirements will require substantial hiring and reallocation of staff across New York City; parents and council members asked how District 25 will recruit and prepare the educators needed by September.
A public commenter summarized reporting on the class‑size law and asked the superintendent for detail on gaps and teacher hiring needs. Commenters cited citywide…
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