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New York City Schools Chancellor Calls On State To End Specialized High Schools Admissions Test
CBS New York 4/29/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) The results are in following the Department of Education’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) and some say it’s the test that’s not making the grade.
The results show the percentage of Black and Latino students receiving offers is down
again. CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez reports Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter is calling on the state to eliminate the test.
Tenth grader Maelena Vega took the SHSAT when she was in 8th grade. Her artistry landed her a coveted spot at LaGuardia High School, but her testing score earned her an offer at one of the elite eight high schools that require the SHSAT.
Finch owners say birds can be a big source of money in singing races, leading to illegal smuggling
New York (WCBS) A bird-smuggling suspect was stopped at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday when live finches were found stuffed into hair curlers.
CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez spoke with New York City finch owners about why the birds are worth a lot of money.
They may be pint-sized, but the chestnut-bellied seed finches can be a big source of pride and money if they can sing.
“It’s all about bragging rights. One person will say, hey, my bird is singing and it’s the best,” Jamaica, Queens, resident David Leila said.