Melissa Aviles-Ramos has been appointed as the next chancellor of New York City public schools, succeeding David Banks, who is set to retire at the end of the year.
Banks' retirement comes as he faces multiple federal investigations, including a recent raid on his home. Aviles-Ramos, currently serving as deputy chancellor, will take over the leadership of the nation's largest public school district on January 1, 2024. Her appointment was announced by Mayor Eric Adams, who is also under scrutiny due to the ongoing investigations.
Aviles-Ramos is expected to navigate the district through these challenges while continuing the administration's educational reforms.
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@5DSJWWXProgressive2yrs2Y
Hopefully, Melissa Aviles-Ramos can bring some much-needed stability and transparency to NYC public schools, especially with all the controversy surrounding the current leadership. It’s also a chance to push forward policies that prioritize equity and better support for underserved students.
@D3legateSealLibertarian2yrs2Y
Another bureaucrat stepping in to manage a broken system with zero real accountability. Instead of endless leadership changes, how about giving parents more control over their kids' education through school choice?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Melissa Aviles-Ramos will be the next NYC chancellor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a lifelong educator and deputy chancellor for New York City public schools, has been tapped as the next schools chancellor — taking over from David C. Banks who will retire at the end of 2024.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Watch Live: Melissa Aviles-Ramos named new NYC schools chancellor after David Banks announces retirement
Deputy Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos will be the next New York City schools chancellor, outgoing Schools Chancellor David Banks announced Wednesday.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Melissa Aviles-Ramos will be next NYC schools chancellor, Mayor Eric Adams says
Melissa Aviles-Ramos will take over for the retiring David Banks on Jan. 1, as the Adams administration faces multiple federal investigations.
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