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“Let’s be honest about what this policy means in practice. Families who fought to get their kids into higher-performing schools are now being told: Sorry,… Read More »A feel-good school law collides with reality

“Students in New York City’s largest school district are so bored by the DOE’s dumbed-down math curriculum they read novels in class, parents say. Families are forced… Read More »NYC kids are so unchallenged by dumbed-down curriculum they read novels in math class

Which mayoral candidates support the SHSAT and which would change it.

“Seattle Public Schools has decided to press pause on dismantling its dedicated advanced learning program, which is a bit of welcome news. … “It’s never been clear… Read More »Seattle was told it was ‘disappearing’ its top students. Did SPS hear?

“Any New Yorker who’s supportive of the inflexible new state unfunded mandate requiring the city to bring down class sizes to 20 students in kindergarten… Read More »Sizing up a bad law: NYC mandate to reduce class size is a mistake

“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

“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.’

“Critics of the new system argue that it has adversely affected diversity and integration, while supporters maintain that it upholds academic standards. Many parents, including… Read More »New York City Parents Call for a Return to Merit-based School Admissions