NYC Schools in Crisis | US News

New York City’s public schools are in crisis, with nearly half its students trapped in failing schools where fewer than 50% pass core tests—906 schools affected. A damning new report accuses the system of prioritizing self-preservation over student success, comparing its failures to unacceptable standards in healthcare or transit. Kids are being pushed through the system without mastering basics, while grade inflation and lowered proficiency benchmarks inflate the illusion of progress. Critics also slam policies that keep small classes despite declining enrollment and block charter school expansion. The State Education Department fires back, calling the report a charter school lobbying stunt and insisting they’re committed to helping every child succeed—no matter where they live. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0064440e94596c7f