By Anne Webster New York City stands at a pivotal moment in its educational history, facing a literacy crisis that threatens to undermine the futures of thousands of children—particularly those living in poverty. With nearly two-thirds of low-income students unable to read at grade level, the consequences stretch far beyond the classroom, fueling cycles of […]
By: Anne Webster New York City is in the midst of a profound literacy crisis that threatens the academic and economic futures of its most vulnerable children. Nearly two-thirds of students living in poverty are unable to read at grade level, setting them on a trajectory toward lower graduation rates, limited career prospects, and diminished […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In recent years, a growing number of American citizens—many of them children of immigrants, middle-class families seeking value, or globally mobile professionals—have turned to international school systems for their pre-college education. From Finland’s egalitarian model to Germany’s tuition-free rigor, from Singapore’s STEM-focused curriculum to France’s classical liberal arts tradition, these American […]