Early on in New York Mayor Micheal Bloomberg’s first term, he assured all New Yorkers that the was dedicated to ensuring a quality schooling for every child within the five boroughs. So much so that Bloomberg asked onlookers to call him the “Education Mayor”.
Over the years, Mr. Bloomberg has repeated his pledge to increase parents’ participation. But while student scores and other records are more accessible to families online and parent coordinators now serve as liaisons to the schools, the disconnect remains profound.
