By Kevin Welner,THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Wavebreakmedia/shutterstock.com Open enrollment, by dismantling geographic barriers and promoting equitable access, offers the only viable path forward. By adopting open enrollment and supporting policies, New York City can take a bold step toward creating a more just and inclusive education system. New York City (NYC) is renowned for […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: A Katz / shutterstock.com REAL CHOICE. By adopting open enrollment and supporting policies, NYC can take a bold step toward creating a more just and inclusive education system. Let’s study this blueprint. New York City’s public school system, despite being one of the largest and most diverse in […]