Adams Commits to Keeping Gifted and Talented, but Leaves Details Unclear
The New York Times
Eric Adams, the likely next mayor of New York City, rebuked Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan for gifted education. It’s not clear what exactly Mr. Adams will do.
Eric Adams, on the brink of becoming the next mayor of New York City, said Friday he would keep the city’s elementary school gifted and talented program assuming he wins next month’s general election. Mr. Adams’ comments, made during a television appearance, is a clear rebuke to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s recent announcement that his administration would move to eliminate the gifted program.
“There’s a new mayor next year, that mayor must evaluate how he’s going to deal with the gifted and talented program,” Mr. Adams, the Democratic nominee for mayor, said on CNN. “He can’t get rid of it until next year,” he added, referring to Mr. de Blasio.
Asked directly whether he would eliminate the gifted program, Mr. Adams replied, “no I would not, I would expand the opportunities for accelerated learning.” Mr. de Blasio has also said his plan would significantly increase the number of children with access to accelerated education.
