Despite Demand, Charters Keep Seats Empty
Despite increased interest in charters, and the selective, nail-biting application process, public records indicate that thousands of seats in New York charter schools go unfilled. Eliza Shapiro,...
View ArticleThe Roots of the Diversity Crisis at NYC's Elite High Schools
New York City officials are facing renewed criticism over the lack of diversity in specialized academic schools. Recent data shows that the number of black and Latino students enrolled for next year...
View ArticleBehind de Blasio's 11th Hour Bid to Diversify Elite High Schools
Gov. Andrew Cuomo quickly shot down Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposal to diversify New York City's eight elite public schools on Monday, saying it came too late in this year's legislative session. While...
View ArticleRacial Disparties in NYC High School Admissions
New York Times education reporter Eliza Shapiro and Stuyvesant High School alumnus Marlon Williams join us to explain the recent news regarding racial disparities among the incoming freshman classes of...
View ArticleThe New York Times Investigates 'Failing' Private Hasidic Schools
A New York Times investigation found layers of problems at private religious schools in Hasidic communities in Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley. Eliza Shapiro, New York Times reporter covering New York...
View ArticleNYC's child care affordability crisis
As the cost of childcare continues to soar in New York City, it has become increasingly difficult, if not impossible, for many families to afford the coverage they need. But even as prices for...
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