To the Editor: The experiment failed. Whether it had been conceived in good faith is a moot point. We can argue the merits of mayoral control of our public schools, but the results are indisputable.
Its effects have directly led to many of our finest and most dedicated educators bailing out of careers in the system. Some can't wait until they are eligible for benefits, as they are too jaded, exasperated and worn down by the Department of Education's bad decisions and the onerous professional climate they caused.
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