Public or Charter School. What is the Best Choice for the Parents of Non-white Children?

Public or Charter School. What is the Best Choice for the Parents of Non-white Children?

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, […]

Breaking Geographic Barriers: How Open Enrollment Can Lead New York City Toward a More Inclusive Education System

Breaking Geographic Barriers: How Open Enrollment Can Lead New York City Toward a More Inclusive Education System

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 […]

Real Choice: Embracing Open Enrollment to Build a Fairer and More Inclusive NYC Education System

Real Choice: Embracing Open Enrollment to Build a Fairer and More Inclusive NYC Education System

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 […]