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Court tosses suit claiming NYC’s Gifted and Talented programs are racially biased: ‘Win for parents’
“This ruling reaffirms the integrity of merit-driven selection processes that ensure every child, regardless of background, has a fair shot at excellence in our public schools,”
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PLACE NYC Cheers Landmark Court Victory Upholding Merit-Based Admissions for Gifted and Talented Programs, Academic Screened Middle and High Schools, and the Specialized High Schools
New York, NY – October 23, 2025 – PLACE NYC (Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education) applauds today’s decision by New York’s Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest cou…
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How Brilliant Toddlers Became the Center of Attention in New York’s Mayoral Race
“Mamdani’s proposal to scale back gifted-and-talented program sparks controversy in America’s largest school district”
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