Expands Upon Successful My Brother’s Keeper Program Established in 2016 The New York State Education Department (NYSED) today launched the New York State My Sister’s Keeper initiative with a kick-off event at Bronx Community College, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced. The My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) initiative builds on the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program’s mission […]
AG James Leads 14 Attorneys General in Reminding Educational Institutions of Benefits and Legality of DEIA Initiatives NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in issuing guidance to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities outlining the benefits, legality, and importance of common diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility […]
By Chris Tobias In the evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool to address longstanding disparities. Historically, racial inequities in academic achievement—from kindergarten through university—have been influenced by a complex interplay of socioeconomic, institutional, and pedagogical factors. By harnessing AI technology, educational institutions can create more equitable learning environments, […]
By:Orion Rummler | 19news.org |Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump has directed the federal government to begin a campaign to monitor and influence K-12 curriculum — a move that former Education Department staff describe as unprecedented interference into the country’s education system with the purpose of targeting marginalized groups, particularly transgender students. In an […]
Editorial Credit: Terrance HT Ip / shutterstock.com Historical Context of Charter and Public Schools in NYC 1.1. The Evolution of Public Schools in NYC Public education in New York City has been a fundamental part of the city’s infrastructure for over a century, designed to provide free education to all children regardless of race, socioeconomic status, […]
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 […]