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“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.”

“New York City parents of pre-K students will apply for kindergarten seats in less than a month — and that means crossing your fingers that… Read More »One small fix for NYC’s cruel lottery for kindergarten assignments

(This is a guest post by T. Hunter Dare, the parent of a 6th grader at MS104 where he serves on the School Leadership Team. He is… Read More »How NYC Can Implement – And Improve – Gifted & Talented Programs for 2022 and Beyond: A Parent’s Take

“The system needs both equity and dedicated opportunities for rigor. …G&T stakeholders believe it is possible to reimagine the program to increase equitable access to… Read More »We asked, you answered: Chalkbeat readers share priorities for NYC schools Chancellor David Banks

When advocates within the DOE didn’t get their way in eliminating geographic preferences at some high schools, they targeted the screening criteria, devising a complex… Read More »Mayor Eric Adams must crack down on DOE that’s still lowering school standards

Parent Kaushik Das, of Community Education Council 2 in Manhattan, said Wednesday that the approach will negatively impact Asian applicants. “It’s part of an incessant… Read More »Critics argue new NYC high school admissions policies will harm Asian applicants