“NYC’s Gifted and Talented programs serve thousands of students in all five boroughs, providing the rigorous curriculum necessary to challenge and nurture their potential from an early age,” said Yiatin Chu, co-president of Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education (PLACE NYC). “Eliminating them does not promote equity; it erodes merit-based education.”
Days after Mamdani’s comments, PLACE on Saturday endorsed Cuomo for mayor, citing his plans for Gifted and Talented as part of their rationale.”
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