I am a recent-ish Latino/Black Stuy grad and I would echo most of what is said here. But, I wouldn't say that I ever experienced the stigma that is mentioned here. Not to say that it doesn't exist but it is certainly not pervasive.
I heard all about Bloomberg's educational policies back when I was a kid, but I never heard of De Blasio's policies after I became an adult. Mayors will continue to get away with such tragedies so long as schooling remains an unfashionable topic among those old enough to vote on them.
I am a recent-ish Latino/Black Stuy grad and I would echo most of what is said here. But, I wouldn't say that I ever experienced the stigma that is mentioned here. Not to say that it doesn't exist but it is certainly not pervasive.
Glad to see educators speaking against misinformed policies. Well written and a great read!
I heard all about Bloomberg's educational policies back when I was a kid, but I never heard of De Blasio's policies after I became an adult. Mayors will continue to get away with such tragedies so long as schooling remains an unfashionable topic among those old enough to vote on them.