The Core Knowledge Blog

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg plans to seek a third term.  One small problem, however, is that he’s term-limited to two terms.  But he’s proposing an extension of those limits by a City Council vote.  The impact for school reform is significant, since keeping the City’s sprawling school system under mayoral control is one of Bloomberg’s major issues.  A third term for Bloomberg would also presumably extend the record-setting run of Joel Klein, who has enjoyed the longest run of any NYC schools chancellor.  Klein has previously said he’s open to staying on as chancellor under Bloomberg’s successor.