PLACE NYC Launches Education News Roundup
With so much going on with NYC public schools, we thought it would be helpful to round up all the education news of the week… Read More »PLACE NYC Launches Education News Roundup
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Applying to G&T for 2021; NYC Council Endorsements. Issue #11
PLACE NYC Resource for Parents: Applying to G&T for 2021 Public School families have the opportunity to submit a Gifted and Talented application for all… Read More »Applying to G&T for 2021; NYC Council Endorsements. Issue #11
New York Schools Facing Lawsuit Over Allegations Of Segregation
Some parents who are advocating for accelerated learning said the city should expand not remove Gifted and Talented programs. They suggest universal in-school placement testing… Read More »New York Schools Facing Lawsuit Over Allegations Of Segregation
Some New York City Parents Criticize New Gifted and Talented Admissions
Instead of standardized testing, preschoolers will be selected by lottery based on recommendations, which parents can start requesting Monday “Mr. Broomes and other supporters of… Read More »Some New York City Parents Criticize New Gifted and Talented Admissions
PLACE NYC Resource for Parents: Applying to Gifted and Talented Programs 2021
If your child is born in 2016, please consider applying to NYC public school’s Gifted and Talented programs. Application opens on March 8 and runs… Read More »PLACE NYC Resource for Parents: Applying to Gifted and Talented Programs 2021
The Invisible Minority [Special Report]
This FOX 5 NY special report looks at how the city government seemingly ignores the experience of Asian New Yorkers. The story covers Mayor De… Read More »The Invisible Minority [Special Report]
New York City’s New School Leader Says Integrating Gifted Program a Top Priority
“Her commitment to reforming the programs before Mr. de Blasio leaves office sparked questions and opposition Friday from parent advocacy groups, including Place NYC, which… Read More »New York City’s New School Leader Says Integrating Gifted Program a Top Priority
PLACE NYC Newsletter Issue #10
BREAKING: Chancellor Carranza Resigns; Porter Takes Over DOE NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza stepping down (Fox 5 New York, Feb. 26)Educators, parents react to Chancellor Carranza’s… Read More »PLACE NYC Newsletter Issue #10
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza stepping down
NEW YORK – In the midst of a public health crisis and 10 months before the end of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s final term in office, Richard… Read More »NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza stepping down
Educators, parents react to Chancellor Carranza’s resignation
Yiatin Chu, who is the co-president of PLACE NYC, a group of parent leaders, called the sudden switch to a “virtual classroom” an upheaval for families.… Read More »Educators, parents react to Chancellor Carranza’s resignation