The Bedford-Stuyvesant community is expressing outrage over the abrupt dismissal of Superintendent Brendan Mims, noted for his effective leadership and community involvement. Despite a month-long petition for his reinstatement and support from local leaders, the city has declined to reverse its decision. Mims's dismissal, executed during a critical testing period, reflects broader administrative instability in District 16, having seen a turnover of superintendents. Advocates, including Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman, emphasize Mims's contributions to educational programs, particularly the Black studies curriculum, as justification for demanding his return.
"We're still building momentum to say this was wrong and nothing they've said would constitute removing a superintendent with his community partnerships and his record."
"Mims brought 'transformative leadership' to the superintendent role and helped usher in the city's Black studies curriculum, said members of the coalition and his colleagues."
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