MISEDUCATION

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NEW YORK CITY has two high school systems. One is for the affluent and well-connected. It promises elite opportunities for families able to sacrifice time and money to compete for them. The other primarily serves low-income students of color, concentrates them in the same schools, and offers them slim hope of college preparation. But most people here, including policymakers, have little idea what actually goes on inside this dual school system.

That's why we are giving microphones to the students who know the system best. With guidance from The Bell’s co-founder Taylor McGraw and editors from The Hechinger Report, our team of eight student interns is taking you inside the largest and most segregated high school system in the nation for a close look at the inequities that elevate one group to success and confine others to second-class schooling.

Ultimately, we hope to provide solutions that move us closer to the city's vision of equity and excellence for all children.

Extra Credit: Chancellor Carranza

Extra Credit: Chancellor Carranza

In an exclusive interview with the Miseducation team, Chancellor Carranza spoke about integration, student discipline, sports, and lots more.

Season 2Taylor McGrawMarch 6, 2019education, NYC, segregation, student voice

Extra Credit: One Homeless Student's Journey

Extra Credit: One Homeless Student's Journey

High school senior Amya Shaw is one of approximately 115,000 New York City students living in temporary housing. This is her story.

Season 2Taylor McGrawDecember 27, 2018

Episode 4: Three Stops on the A Train

Episode 4: Three Stops on the A Train

Coco and Bissiri go to public high schools a few miles away from each other in Manhattan, but their experiences are worlds apart.

Season 2Taylor McGrawOctober 31, 2018

Summer Break

Summer Break

While the Miseducation team gears up for the second half of Season 2, Sabrina and Taylor check in with a few updates and some listening recommendations to get you through summer.

Season 2Taylor McGrawAugust 13, 2018