How Brilliant Toddlers Became the Center of Attention in New York’s Mayoral Race
“Mamdani’s proposal to scale back gifted-and-talented program sparks controversy in America’s largest school district”
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Mamdani plan to scale back NYC gifted and talented program reignites simmering controversy
“NYC’s Gifted and Talented programs serve thousands of students in all five boroughs, providing the rigorous curriculum necessary to challenge and nurture their potential from… Read More »Mamdani plan to scale back NYC gifted and talented program reignites simmering controversy
‘A Hornet’s Nest:’ Mamdani’s Gifted Education Plan Divides New Yorkers
Zohran Mamdani wants to phase out the city’s gifted program for kindergarten students if elected, a proposal that drew intense criticism and praise.
Mamdani Says He Would Phase Out N.Y.C. Gifted Program for Early Grades
Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani plans to end gifted and talented programs
NYC mayoral election: Cuomo seizes on Mamdani’s lack of education plan
Chalkbeat: NYC mayoral race: Cuomo seizes on Mamdani’s lack of education plan
NYC parent council elections rife with problems, rule violations: ‘Staggering incompetence’
“Voting for New York City’s parent education councils has devolved into chaos — with persistent technical issues, ballot errors and apparent violations of campaign rules,… Read More »NYC parent council elections rife with problems, rule violations: ‘Staggering incompetence’
Lack of attendance plagues DOE schools
Pre-COVID, attendance was used as one admissions criterion for academically rigorous programs, so parents were particularly mindful about their child’s absences.
New York City Approves New Contract for Specialized High School Test
“Focus your resources on helping students become high achievers,” said Mr. Kwok, who is also a co-founder of PLACE
NYC education panel approves digital version of exam to specialized high schools
“Everyone can excel on this test,” said Lisa Marks, a parent of three public school students and co-president of the group Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum Education
To reduce NYC class sizes, task force pitches enrollment caps and teacher incentives
“In their minority report, the six dissenters — out of a total 48 members — recommended significantly reforming the law, such that parents would be… Read More »To reduce NYC class sizes, task force pitches enrollment caps and teacher incentives