Zohran Mamdani’s education policies: Bold vision or risky experiment?

Zohran Mamdani , the Democratic socialist frontrunner in New York City's 2025 mayoral race, has put forward a set of education reforms that aim to overhaul the city’s public school system. As quoted by Chalkbeat, Mamdani said, “Our education system must prioritise equity from the earliest grades, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive regardless of background. ” His proposals have drawn both enthusiastic support from advocates of progressive reform and sharp criticism from educators and policymakers concerned about potential unintended consequences. The debate is particularly heated because New York City schools have seen two decades of measurable progress under mayoral control. According to New York Post, Mamdani argued that “Gifted and Talented programs at the kinder