“This ruling reaffirms the integrity of merit-driven selection processes that ensure every child, regardless of background, has a fair shot at excellence in our public schools,”
New York, NY – October 23, 2025 – PLACE NYC (Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education) applauds today’s decision by New York’s Court of… Read More »PLACE NYC Cheers Landmark Court Victory Upholding Merit-Based Admissions for Gifted and Talented Programs, Academic Screened Middle and High Schools, and the Specialized High Schools
“Mamdani’s proposal to scale back gifted-and-talented program sparks controversy in America’s largest school district”
New York, NY – Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education (PLACE NYC) conducted its 2025 Back-to-School survey to take the pulse of NYC public… Read More »2025 PLACE NYC Back-to-School Survey: NYC Parents on Mayoral Election, Cell Phone Ban, and Academic Rigor
PLACE NYC endorsements for 2025 City Council elections.
Mamdani Plans to Phase Out G&T, High School Admissions Begins, SEL Rebranded, Uptick in Juvenile Crime
“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… Read More »Mamdani plan to scale back NYC gifted and talented program reignites simmering controversy
Andrew Cuomo is the only mayoral candidate with a comprehensive plan for K-12 education.
Zohran Mamdani wants to phase out the city’s gifted program for kindergarten students if elected, a proposal that drew intense criticism and praise.
New York, NY – October 2, 2025 – PLACE NYC, Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education, strongly condemns mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s announcement today… Read More »PLACE NYC Statement on Zohran Mamdani’s Plan to Eliminate Gifted and Talented Programs