just in the name of a socioeconomic integration, and based on flawed research, we got involved. >> as we mentioned at the top, in new york city at the largest school system, a panel appointed by mayor de blasio had proposed to eliminate the cities gifted and talented program in order to promote racial integration. according to "the new york times," in 2018 the city's gifted classes were made up of the 75% white and asian students. the plan would have added the practice of school screening kids by exams and grades but could have also resulted in many families leaving the system altogether. >> of the panel was put together to suggest an issue that's facing education. how do we diversify our classrooms? >> shannon >> shannon: after a lot of criticism of the mayor said he will delay making a final decision on reworking the district's gifted and talented