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All three of us are mathematicians who came to the United States as young immigrants, having been attracted by the unmatched quality and openness of… Read More »As US Schools Prioritize Diversity Over Merit, China Is Becoming the World’s STEM Leader

The Robert Wagner Middle School on the Upper East Side announced it was permanently scrapping the honors math program for seventh graders, after cutting it… Read More »Parents demand NYC middle school bring back honors math classes

Does getting right with contemporary concepts of anti-racism mean reviving one of the state’s most shameful traditions? In May, the University of California announced an immediate… Read More »The University of California Is Lying to Us

“The de Blasio administration’s open hostility to the test has led to the DOE failing to inform students of free test prep opportunities, said Lucas… Read More »Number Of Black And Latino Students Admitted To NYC Specialized High Schools Falls To Lowest Level In 3 Years

“But the tendency to exaggerate the selectivity of certain schools is ubiquitous in media, ensnaring not just the Times but also The New York Post and, to a lesser… Read More »Getting Education Data Right: The Case of High School Admissions — by Samuel E. Abrams

The Local Case Study: PLACE NYC Every community can share insight into how civic involvement, particularly by women, has soared. In our NYC community, there… Read More »Today a Volunteer, Tomorrow a Leader: PLACE NYC

Instead of standardized testing, preschoolers will be selected by lottery based on recommendations, which parents can start requesting Monday “Mr. Broomes and other supporters of… Read More »Some New York City Parents Criticize New Gifted and Talented Admissions

This FOX 5 NY special report looks at how the city government seemingly ignores the experience of Asian New Yorkers. The story covers Mayor De… Read More »The Invisible Minority [Special Report]