A pro-accelerated learning parent group co-endorsed Andrew Yang on Friday after he vowed to expand academic opportunities for gifted kids — and called for a… Read More »Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education co-endorses Andrew Yang
NEW YORK, NY, June 11, 2021 — PLACE NYC (placenyc.org) met with Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang and his campaign team to discuss Mr. Yang’s education… Read More »PLACE NYC Co-Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor
A vocal parent group that backs the city’s accelerated education programs has endorsed Eric Adams for mayor. PLACE NYC said Adams was its top choice… Read More »Parent Group That Supports NYC’s Accelerated Education Programs Endorses Eric Adams
NEW YORK, NY, June 1, 2021 — PLACE NYC (placenyc.org) proudly endorses Eric Adams for Mayor of New York City. Borough President Adams has a… Read More »Parent-led Education Advocacy Group, PLACE NYC, Endorses Eric Adams For New York City Mayor
In New York City, adult activists use teenagers as human shields — by Aaron Sibarium “Last October, a group of New York City parents gathered… Read More »The Child Soldiers of the Culture War
Bill A7510 Relates to admission to the specialized high schools in the city of New York; removes the discovery program admission process. Please send emails… Read More »ACTION NEEDED: Oppose New York State Assembly A7510 to Repeal Hecht-Calandra
New York, NY, May 14, 2021 — Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education (PLACE NYC) stands in support of merit-based academic excellence at Hunter… Read More »PLACE NYC Stands in Support of Merit-Based Excellence at Hunter College High School
The coronavirus is continuing to batter enrollment in the nation’s largest school system. The number of city kids entering Department of Education middle schools this… Read More »Education News Roundup: NYC Parents File Lawsuit Against DOE; AFT Wants to Fully Reopen by Fall
Call your senator to oppose the senate bill S3087. This bill is seeking to repeal the Hecht Calandra Act, which established the Specialized High Admissions Test (SHSAT)… Read More »Take Action for SHSAT
New York, NY, May 11, 2021 — Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education (PLACE NYC) have contacted NYS Senators Salazar, Biaggi, Brisport, Hoylman, Jackson,… Read More »PLACE NYC Opposes Anti-Asian Senate Bill to Destroy Specialized High Schools