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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Taylor McGraw 3/6/19 Taylor McGraw 3/6/19

Extra Credit: Chancellor Carranza

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

Taylor McGraw 7/31/17 Taylor McGraw 7/31/17

Episode 4: Who Needs Integration?

Many education leaders say: Sure, integration would be nice, but we should focus instead on equal resources. What do students think?

Taylor McGraw 6/13/17 Taylor McGraw 6/13/17

Analysis: The 'Diversity' Plan

The city's new school diversity plan is the policy equivalent of a last-minute gift delivered sans wrapping paper or card. The question now among integration advocates: can we at least return it?

Taylor McGraw 4/21/17 Taylor McGraw 4/21/17

Episode 1: Listen to Noah

The season kicks off with the story of Noah, a high school student from Brooklyn whose experiences provide a personal look into New York City's segregated school system. Part One tracks Noah's journey from a predominantly white elementary school to a nearly 100% non-white middle school.