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“At the end of the day, what we need is a system that is responsive to communities, educators, administrators and, most importantly, our students.”The words of Thomas Sheppard, the Bronx

The NYC public school system is staring down a $652 million decrease in city funding this fall under Mayor Adams’ new budget plan that he says won’t be felt in the schools — a claim that drew an immediate challenge from education advocates.