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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Episode 5: "Being forgotten"
Fearing my grandmother’s sudden departure from this world was the worst thing I could think of, but a few years ago when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I knew my greatest fear would be being forgotten.
Episode 4: "Easier to not do the work"
When the pandemic forced schools to close in March, 75,000 New York City teachers had to shift quickly to remote teaching. This is a story about one of those teachers.
Episode 3: "Don't even know where to find it"
I had to navigate language barriers, confusing websites, financial aid forms, and decision deadlines with only the help of my college counselor, who became harder to reach when the pandemic struck because she was understandably juggling work and home life.
Episode 2: "No laptop and no internet"
Titilayo is one of thousands of New York City students who struggled accessing remote classes this spring.
Episode 1: "Suddenly, everything changed"
We kick off a brand new season, “Students in a Pandemic,” with a story about a New York City student with learning disabilities, told by her sister.