Education News Roundup Issue #114
Class Size Group Recommends Enrollment Caps, Harvard Faces Backlash, Safety Agents Reinstated, Kindergarten Applications Open
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To reduce NYC class sizes, task force pitches enrollment caps and teacher incentives
“In their minority report, the six dissenters — out of a total 48 members — recommended significantly reforming the law, such that parents would be… Read More »To reduce NYC class sizes, task force pitches enrollment caps and teacher incentives
NYC kids could be shut out of AP and honors classes under new law: critics
“While the working group urged education officials not to “eliminate” access to programming that may also include gifted and talented classes and electives, some dissenters… Read More »NYC kids could be shut out of AP and honors classes under new law: critics
Education News Roundup Issue #113
Commission Recommends to Drop Regents Exams, Mayoral Control Public Hearings, Two Decades of Learning Loss, Parent Participation Plumments
The Fine Print: Why Some New York City Parents Are Against Smaller Class Sizes
“On October 18, The New York Times published a piece entitled, “Smaller Classes? At Elite Schools, Some Parents Say ‘No Thanks,” in which the author seemed surprised at… Read More »The Fine Print: Why Some New York City Parents Are Against Smaller Class Sizes
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
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