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Eliza Shapiro

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Uganda New York Times world
20 Nov 2019
NEW YORK — The number of school-age children in New York City who live in shelters or “doubled up” in apartments with family or friends has swelled by 70% over the past decade — a crisis without precedent in the city’s history.
A Long Day Begins Before Sunrise
Uganda New York Times world
6 Jul 2019
NEW YORK — When the charter school movement first burst onto the scene, its founders pledged to transform big urban school districts by offering low-income and minority families something they believed was missing: safe, orderly schools with rigorous academics.
Growing Backlash to Charter Schools Spurs a Reckoning From Within
Uganda New York Times world
27 Apr 2019
NEW YORK — Ronald Lauder, the billionaire cosmetics heir, and Richard Parsons, the former chairman of Citigroup, have for decades had their hands in New York City affairs. Lauder ran a failed bid for mayor and successfully led a campaign for term limits for local elected officials. Parsons has been a prominent adviser to two mayors.
Uganda New York Times world
16 Apr 2019
NEW YORK — For months, in two of New York City’s most politically progressive neighborhoods, parents debated what to do about their deeply segregated schools. Now, after adopting a series of initiatives last year following many spirited and emotionally charged discussions, these neighborhoods are starting to see swift changes in enrollment, according to city data released Monday.
Uganda New York Times world
23 Mar 2019
NEW YORK — Sarai Pridgen had just gotten home from debate practice Monday evening when she opened her laptop to find her Facebook feed flooded with stories about a staggering statistic: only seven black students had been admitted into Stuyvesant High School, out of 895 spots. The number was causing a wrenching citywide discussion about race and inequality in America’s largest school system.
Frustrated Students Vow Change at Elite School
Uganda New York Times world
22 Mar 2019
NEW YORK — Sarai Pridgen had just gotten home from debate practice Monday evening when she opened her laptop to find her Facebook feed flooded with stories about a staggering statistic: only seven black students had been admitted into Stuyvesant High School, out of 895 spots. The number was causing a wrenching citywide discussion about race and inequality in America’s largest school system.
How the Few Black and Hispanic Students at Stuyvesant High School Feel
Uganda New York Times world
12 Feb 2019
New York’s schools have become increasingly divided along racial lines over the last two decades, and the city is currently home to one of the most segregated urban public school systems in America.
Beyond 3 R's: New York Urged To Set School Diversity Goals