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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Sabrina DuQuesnay 6/9/25 Sabrina DuQuesnay 6/9/25

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.

Sabrina DuQuesnay 6/2/25 Sabrina DuQuesnay 6/2/25

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.

Sabrina DuQuesnay 5/26/25 Sabrina DuQuesnay 5/26/25

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.

Sabrina DuQuesnay 5/19/25 Sabrina DuQuesnay 5/19/25

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.

Miseducation 5/12/25 Miseducation 5/12/25

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?

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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.

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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.

Sabrina DuQuesnay 4/14/25 Sabrina DuQuesnay 4/14/25

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?

Guest User 4/3/25 Guest User 4/3/25

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?

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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.

Miseducation 1/16/25 Miseducation 1/16/25

Chronically Present: How One High School Transformed Attendance

What if the key to better student attendance isn't more discipline but more support?

Sabrina DuQuesnay 12/13/24 Sabrina DuQuesnay 12/13/24

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.

Taylor McGraw 10/7/24 Taylor McGraw 10/7/24

Special: Journalism for All

A new citywide initiative to address disparities in student journalism.

Guest User 6/10/24 Guest User 6/10/24

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.

Taylor McGraw 6/4/24 Taylor McGraw 6/4/24

P.S. Weekly: Teens Want Therapy — Are They Getting It?

What happens when a teen wants therapy but their parents are unsure? And is NYC’s bold initiative to offer free virtual therapy to teens working?

Taylor McGraw 5/16/24 Taylor McGraw 5/16/24

P.S. Weekly: Cafeteria Chronicles with the Critics Who Matter

In P.S. Weekly’s food episode, fourth graders visit NYC schools’ test kitchen, high schoolers rate grilled cheese sandwiches, and students dish on having microwave access.

Taylor McGraw 5/2/24 Taylor McGraw 5/2/24

P.S. Weekly: An Exclusive Interview with Chancellor David Banks

Hear what the leader of the NYC public school system had to say about a new "Hidden Voices" history curriculum, school start times, the persistence of school segregation, cell phone policies, and more.

Taylor McGraw 4/18/24 Taylor McGraw 4/18/24

P.S. Weekly: A High Schooler Working at Bloomberg — Plus “Shotgunning” College Applications

With college admissions in flux and the NYC school system shifting its emphasis toward "career pathways," two students prepare for life after high school.