The five myths of mayoral control: Testimony before the Assembly Education Committee

I gave testimony today on school governance and Mayoral control before the Assembly Education Committee. Most large districts whose schools have suffered under Mayoral or state control including Detroit, Newark, and now Chicago have gone back to elected school boards. 

Why shouldn't NYC voters have the same rights? 

I was unable to say most of what I wanted to say about the problems with Mayoral control and why it should be reformed, but here is what I wanted to say below.