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Has the ‘culture war’ come for NYC schools? What you should know about that contentious Atlantic essay 
New York
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New York
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What NYC can learn from my experience ending tracking — and running into the politics of ‘keeping white people happy’


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New York
1 day ago

New York’s state education commissioner has a new job at a school improvement consulting firm

School Colors

New York
1 day ago

Want to explore race and class in Central Brooklyn’s schools? There’s a podcast for that.

fact from fiction

New York
September 12, 2019

Ahead of public charge rule, City Council tasks schools with providing resources to immigrant families

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First Person

First Person

New York
Updated September 12, 2019

We are gifted education scholars. Here’s why we don’t think NYC should follow the school diversity group’s recommendations

Ultimately, removing gifted programs would end up hurting students of color who are ready to be challenged and deserve that opportunity, two scholars argue

First Person

New York
Updated September 9, 2019

As a New York City teacher, I screened 4-year-olds for gifted programs. Here is what I learned.

The citywide debate about gifted programs caused Melanie Kletter to reflect on the complicated feelings she has about the testing process and the role she played in it.

First Person

New York
September 6, 2019

I’m a science teacher whose job is to inspire children about an earth that’s in trouble. Here’s what that means for me.

Teaching science requires me to confront my grief for my students who will soon realize that things we learn about in class could disappear during their lifetimes.

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fact finding

New York
September 12, 2019

Mom warned Bronx Wildlife school her son had a knife two years before fatal stabbing. Now, NYC might fire the assistant principal.

The report comes just days after Cedeno was sentenced to 14 years for killing Matthew McCree.

calming fears

New York
September 11, 2019

NYC preschools are training teachers what to do if immigration authorities come knocking

In a climate of fear for immigrants, preschools can be a vital link for families.

required reading

New York
September 10, 2019

Success Academy does ‘screen’ its students. It’s not in the way you might think.

Success Academy requires parents to attend pre-enrollment meetings to see if the network is a fit for their child.

exit strategy

New York
September 9, 2019

New York State sets timeline for reconsidering diploma requirements — and the future of the Regents test

Officials laid out Monday a two-year timeline, ending in the fall of 2021, to make recommendations on what should change — most notably scrutinizing Regents exams.

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parent voice

New York
September 5, 2019

At a vaunted program in Manhattan, parents sound off on proposed changes to gifted programs

As parents dropped their children off at NEST+M, some acknowledged a need for change while others said gifted programs are essential and should be expanded.

Test case

New York
September 5, 2019

Mayor de Blasio: Testing 4-year-olds for gifted programs is a ‘real concern’

Mayor Bill de Blasio said using a single test to determine if 4-year-olds qualify for city gifted and talented programs is “a real concern"

Looking ahead

New York
August 27, 2019

If New York City eliminates gifted programs, here’s what could come next

The idea is to create additional learning opportunities that foster curiosity for all students instead of walling off opportunities for student labeled “gifted."

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