“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.’
“Parents backed by a group pressing for more rigorous programs and selective admissions practices captured a significant foothold in this year’s NYC education council elections,… Read More »Progressive backlash? A coalition pressing for more selectivity in schools notches key wins in NYC education council elections
“PLACE-backed candidates succeeded across numerous school districts, including Districts 2 and 3 in Manhattan, Districts 20 and 26 in Brooklyn and Queens, and the Citywide… Read More »PLACE NYC and Parents That Support Merit and High Expectations Score Major Win in NYC Education-Council Elections
“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
“It is election season in NYC. Not for president, Congress, state or city office, but for NYC school boards, also known as Community and Citywide Education Councils (CECs).
We are two New York City public school parents nearing the end of our first terms as elected representatives on Community Education Councils (CECs). And… Read More »Elevating Parent Voice: Why Run for an Education Council
“But many other parents, particularly in District 2, are appalled by the rollback of meritocracy.”