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Critical race theory debate hits New York City public schools Share this story A classroom at this Detroit high school in 2019 was filled with images of famous Black leaders and thinkers. New York City is planning a new Black studies curriculum as well as a separate culturally responsive English and math curriculum. Some parents have spoken out against such efforts and claim that schools are bringing critical race theory into classrooms. Anthony Lanzilote for Chalkbeat Maud Maron was taken aback during her son’s recent fifth grade graduation when school administrators took a moment to acknowledge that the school building sits on land once taken from Native Americans. ....
NYC parent council elections reflect bitter school integration divides The outcomes of Community Education Council elections could steer the course for future school integration plans. Share this story Parents in January 2020 applaud a speaker during a contentious meeting to discuss middle school integration plans for District 28 in Queens. Fights how to make New York City schools more representative of student demographics have filtered down to the races to elect Community Education Council members. Christina Veiga / Chalkbeat New York City’s Community Education Councils have emerged in recent years as an instrumental platform and a battleground when it comes to changing admissions policies in attempts to integrate one of the country’s most segregated school systems. ....
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. ....
Though the entire world was dominated by Covid this year, North Queens was certainly the first section of the city to truly feel its effects. The largely Asian population faced Covid-19 induced discrimination and small shops suffered from a severe drop in business, a struggle they continued to combat throughout the remainder of the year. Despite the hardships, North Queens pushed through and celebrated many good times â award ceremonies honored its leaders, DJs played free concerts for neighbors, activists took a stand and more. Hereâs a look back at what the first six months of the infamous 2020 looked like in North Queens. ....
Schools, caught by pandemic and confronting systemic racism, jettison testing for admissions Laura Meckler, Hannah Natanson New York City on Friday announced major changes to how thousands of students are assigned to middle schools, replacing a merit-based system that critics say exacerbated segregation with a lottery that is expected to create more diversity at the most sought-after schools. The move was driven by the coronavirus pandemic, because tests typically used for admissions were not administered last spring. Selective high schools in D.C., Boston and San Francisco have also jettisoned admissions tests for the coming academic year, citing the crisis. Although these districts could reinstitute old systems after the pandemic abates, advocates have been pressing for these changes for years, and many expect them to outlive the pandemic. ....