ABOVE the Law, a Trauma-Informed, Appreciative Approach to Examining Mayoral Control of NYC Public Schools was developed to complement and build upon the testimonies of city stakeholders regarding the restructuring of mayoral control.  Using Gilpin-Jackson's (2022) Resonant Transformation as the primary framework, the New York State Education Department report on Mayoral Control, peer-reviewed research, public data, news articles, and personal experience, I provide a perspective on mayoral control for the commission to consider as they continue to study reforms to the governance models guiding the largest school district in the country. This video addresses the following using Gilpin-Jackson's (2022) Resonant Transformation framework:

Cycle 3: Sustaining Transformation

Stage 4: Design

What renewed purpose does the resonance narrative evoke?

How will the resonance narrative shift my connection to others? How will the resonance narrative shift my worldview?

What deeper development does it require of me?

How will it help me appreciate my life’s work and contribution to others?