Miseducation
New York City is home to the nation’s most segregated school system, a fact that surprises those who think of the Big Apple as a progressive beacon. Deep inequities exist at every level of the NYC school system.
And who better to report on these issues than the students who experience them firsthand? Grab a pen and get ready to take notes. Our student reporters are taking you to school.
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Credit Recovery: A Second Chance to Pass or Fail?
Credit-recovery programs give students additional opportunities to earn course credits they need for the next grade or graduation. But do these second chances to pass give the system permission to fail? Jeremiah Dickerson investigates.
Power in Pride: Reclaiming Queer Activism in NYC Schools
Gender and sexuality alliances once led the charge for queer student activism. But student reporter Mher Melikyan says that’s changed — and that it’s time for GSAs to rebrand and reclaim their power.
We Can’t Afford to Skip Financial Literacy
New York City received a “D” in financial literacy. Noa Salas Adam makes the case for mandating a full-semester personal-finance course.
How to Improve Restorative Justice in NYC Schools
New York City schools are increasingly adopting restorative justice practices, but are students bought into the new approach? Peer mediator Autumn Wynn makes the case for student-led circles as one missing link.
P.S. Weekly: Are NYC Schools Preparing Future Voters?
Episode 9 of P.S. Weekly takes on the state of civic education and youth engagement in New York City.
P.S. Weekly: One Student’s Struggle With “School Refusal” After COVID
Episode 8 of P.S. Weekly tackles the emotional and social fallout of the pandemic, looking at mental health issues that left many students unable to attend class.
Reduce, Reuse, Revolt: How Students Are Fighting Climate Change
Episode 7 of P.S. Weekly explores the state of youth climate activism, ranging from apathy to action, and one Manhattan student’s push to get her high school to compost.
P.S. Weekly: Why Schools Are Restricting Bathroom Access
Episode 6 of P.S. Weekly wades into the complicated world of New York City school bathroom policies, including the much loathed 10-5-10 rule limiting use between and during classes.
P.S. Weekly: Can Writing Teachers Fend Off AI?
There’s no way to ignore the rise of AI in schools. Students are embracing it. Educators are battling it. Policymakers are trying to get ahead of it. There's no turning back. But are there some classes where AI just doesn't belong?
P.S. Weekly: Why Do Teachers Leave? We Investigate
Episode 4 of P.S. Weekly tackles teacher turnover and how turbulent relationships between teachers and administrators might be a major contributing factor.
P.S. Weekly: When Filling Out the FAFSA Feels Dangerous
What happens when you’re afraid to apply for financial aid?
First-gen students — including those with undocumented parents — share the fears, barriers, and high stakes of navigating the FAFSA.
P.S. Weekly: Are NYC Schools Teaching Sex Ed? It's a Touchy Subject
Why does New York City take such a patchwork approach to sex education—and what do students say needs to change?
P.S. Weekly: The Fight for Ethnic Studies in NYC Schools
What’s the state of ethnic studies in New York City schools? And how does recent political opposition from the Trump administration threaten its expansion?
P.S. Weekly at SXSW EDU: Teen Journalists on NYC Admissions, Resources, and Real Change
Students share firsthand perspectives on the complexities of high school admissions, resource gaps, and the urgent need for systemic change in New York City.
Chronically Present: How One High School Transformed Attendance
What if the key to better student attendance isn't more discipline but more support?
Special: Students and Parents on the Future of High School Admissions
Miseducation interns Kelsi, Katelyn, and Bernie join parent advocates in a live panel marking 20 years of NYC's high school admissions process, sharing personal stories and bold ideas for a more equitable future.
Special: Journalism for All
A new citywide initiative to address disparities in student journalism.
P.S. Weekly: Student Protests, Free Speech, and NYC Public Schools
While protests over the Israel-Hamas war have gripped New York City college campuses, we look at how high schoolers have reacted — and the student freedom of speech issues being raised.