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DSA plots NYC school takeover, pushes socialist curriculum

7/26/2026

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DSA members met to plot a takeover of New York City public schools.
Nina Bruckenthal, a math teacher, and Amanda Vender, an ESL teacher, led the meeting.
DSA said it would use Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support to push a socialist curriculum and to influence United Federation of Teachers contract negotiations ending November 28, 2027.
Community Education Council President Maud Maron warned the plan amounts to “grooming” children and urged parents to resist.

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Story summary

DSA members met to plot a takeover of New York City public schools.
Nina Bruckenthal, a math teacher, and Amanda Vender, an ESL teacher, led the meeting.
DSA said it would use Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support to push a socialist curriculum and to influence United Federation of Teachers contract negotiations ending November 28, 2027.
Community Education Council President Maud Maron warned the plan amounts to “grooming” children and urged parents to resist.