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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Ep. 9: The AP Course Divide

There's an effort to level access to Advanced Placement courses in NYC schools. Is it working?

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Ep. 4: Examining the Regents

New York is one of just eight states that requires high school exit exams. Seems like time for a new approach.

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Ep. 2: We Need to Talk About Sex

We get it. The "birds and the bees” talk is awkward. But if we want young people to be informed and safe, NYC schools’ sex education policies need to change.

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P.S. 3: A Tribute to Teachers

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to show teachers our gratitude.

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Episode 3: "The Chance To Be Themselves"

In my selective high school it’s easy for students of color – including me – to feel disregarded. But every now and then you find a supportive adult who goes out of their way to make you feel seen.

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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.

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Episode 5: Brady

In the season finale from The James Baldwin School, we take a trip to the principal’s office.