Education News Roundup Issue #112
Screened MS Surge in D20 & Reinstated in D2, No Comparison for State Test Scores, ACT Scores Drop, Why Some Oppose Class Size Law
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Maud Maron Steps Down as Co-President of PLACE NYC
New York, NY — PLACE NYC (Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education) announces Maud Maron’s decision to step down as Co-President of the organization,… Read More »Maud Maron Steps Down as Co-President of PLACE NYC
A Parent-to-Parent Conversation on NYC High School Applications
On October 23, 2023, PLACE NYC hosted over 100 parents on Zoom to share information about the NYC high school application process, tips on researching… Read More »A Parent-to-Parent Conversation on NYC High School Applications
Smaller Classes? At Elite Schools, Some Parents Say ‘No Thanks.’
“When lawmakers forced New York City last year to reduce public school class sizes, many parents celebrated a long-awaited victory. But now, the popular move is… Read More »Smaller Classes? At Elite Schools, Some Parents Say ‘No Thanks.’
PLACE NYC Endorses Three Additional Education Candidates for November 2023 New York City Council Races
(New York – October 18, 2023) New York City parent-led education advocacy group, PLACE NYC, is pleased to announce additional endorsements for the November 7,… Read More »PLACE NYC Endorses Three Additional Education Candidates for November 2023 New York City Council Races
PLACE Calls for Supporting Our Students and Families in Response to Terrorist Attacks in Israel
(New York, NY – October 11, 2023) PLACE NYC stands in solidarity with all those who are impacted by the violence and conflict of the… Read More »PLACE Calls for Supporting Our Students and Families in Response to Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Selective middle school admissions return to one Manhattan district after fierce debate
A Manhattan school district is reversing course, allowing some schools to screen middle school applicants for accelerated programs in the upcoming admissions cycle, according to… Read More »Selective middle school admissions return to one Manhattan district after fierce debate
The “Class Size” Law is an Unfunded Mandate That Will Harm Students and Take Away Opportunities from NYC School Kids
Academically successful schools should be exempt from the unfunded NY State “Class Size” law. Why? Because the so-called “Class Size” law takes opportunities away from… Read More »The “Class Size” Law is an Unfunded Mandate That Will Harm Students and Take Away Opportunities from NYC School Kids
Over 1,500 Parents Sign Open Letter to Oppose Enrollment Caps, Cuts to Accelerated and Enrichment Programs
Updated 10/6/2023. Over 1,500 parents signed the open letter. PLACE NYC submitted an open letter signed by 1,341 parents to the Class Size Working Group.… Read More »Over 1,500 Parents Sign Open Letter to Oppose Enrollment Caps, Cuts to Accelerated and Enrichment Programs
Education News Roundup Issue #111
Class Size WG Proposes Enrollment Caps and Rezoning, Parents Clueless on Grade Inflation, “Science of Math”?, College Admissions Favors Boys