Overview

• Mayor Eric Adams has pledged to hire 3,700 teachers and 100 assistant principals for 750 schools to meet state-mandated class size caps.
• The initiative marks a significant policy shift for the Adams administration, which previously cited funding limitations as a barrier to compliance.
• State law requires 60% of schools to meet new class size limits by September 2025, with full compliance expected by 2028.
• Concerns persist over logistical hurdles, including space shortages in many schools and challenges in recruiting qualified educators.
• Advocates have praised the funding boost but stress the need for long-term solutions, such as increased school construction and enrollment caps.