Latest / US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
NYC Schools in Crisis | US News
New York City’s public schools are in crisis, with nearly half its students trapped in failing schools where fewer than 50% pass core tests—906 schools affected. A damning new report accuses the system of prioritizing self-preservation over student success, comparing its failures to unacceptable standards in healthcare or transit. Kids are being pushed through the system without mastering basics, while grade inflation and lowered proficiency benchmarks inflate the illusion of progress. Critics also slam policies that keep small classes despite declining enrollment and block charter school…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.