NYCs failing public schools: Letters to the Editor July 9, 2026

I don’t think anyone was surprised to learn of the terrible state of our New York City public schools.However, what always surprises me is how parents continue to vote for politicians who put the welfare of teachers over the children (“NYC’s Eternal School Failures,” Editorial, July 7).As long as New York is controlled by Democrats like Gov.

Hochul, practical solutions will never be discussed, much less implemented.Irene HesseMineolaI was troubled to read Success Academy’s recent analysis claiming that New York City public schools are failing students.As a longtime educator, I believe such claims deserve closer examination.Traditional public schools are required to educate every child who enrolls and don’t have the luxury of choosing which students they serve.The city’s public educators work tirelessly every day to support students facing academic, social, emotional and economic challenges.Rather than diminishing their efforts, we should recognize the complexity of their work and focus on solutions that strengthen education for all students.Anthony OrzoThe BronxUntil New York City’s education system is released from the hold of the vile and corrupt United Federation of Teachers, our children will never receive the true education they deserve.More money is being spent every year with failing results.

It’s time for a major change in this system.Bring in professional outside educators to right this wrong — the whole system must be gutted and replaced.

Our children deserve better.Alice DalyMahopacThere’s only one way to improve New York City public schools’ eternal failures: Any school where a majority of its students fail standardized English and math tests in consecutive years should be forced to become a charter school.This would compel the city public schools to up their game.E.

CooperGlenmontThere is never any accountability with the New York public schools.The union is too strong.

The school system is designed to protect itself instead...