PLACE NYC Co-Endorses Andrew Yang for Mayor
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
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Parent-led Education Advocacy Group, PLACE NYC, Endorses Eric Adams For New York City Mayor
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
ACTION NEEDED: Oppose New York State Assembly A7510 to Repeal Hecht-Calandra
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
PLACE NYC Stands in Support of Merit-Based Excellence at Hunter College High School
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
Education News Roundup: NYC Parents File Lawsuit Against DOE; AFT Wants to Fully Reopen by Fall
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
Take Action for SHSAT
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
PLACE NYC Opposes Anti-Asian Senate Bill to Destroy Specialized High Schools
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
Updated: PLACE NYC Recommendations for the 2021 Education Council Elections (CEC)
PLACE NYC CEC Elections Working Group based recommendations on review of candidate statements, CEC forum participation, and past CEC records if available. CEC candidates did… Read More »Updated: PLACE NYC Recommendations for the 2021 Education Council Elections (CEC)
SHSAT Outcome Again Highlights DOE Efforts to Undermine Education of NYC Students
New York, NY, April 29, 2021 — Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education (PLACE NYC) denounces the DOE’s continuous efforts to reduce the number… Read More »SHSAT Outcome Again Highlights DOE Efforts to Undermine Education of NYC Students
PLACE NYC CEC2 Candidate Recommendations by School
Note: This post is referenced from PLACE NYC Recommendations for the 2021 Education Council Elections (CEC). PLACE NYC CEC Elections Working Group based recommendations on… Read More »PLACE NYC CEC2 Candidate Recommendations by School