Only part way through the discussion. I am opposed to changing admission criteria at top schools. Many readers know that the legendary Neil DeGrasse Tyson is from the Bronx STEM school. Neil is not just one person who excelled at STEM. Because he excelled, he has a tool kit that he uses to improve the life and educational experience of many many children. Rather than threaten the top schools with “intervention”, NY City needs to create a respectable upper-middle tier of schools. Similar story in SF, where I live. SF is home to Lowell High School- #1 in the state. The School Board is considering or perhaps has already decided to eliminate test-based admissions in SF. This means SF will produce no graduates who become mentors and nurturers per the Neil DeGrasse Tyson model.
Only part way through the discussion. I am opposed to changing admission criteria at top schools. Many readers know that the legendary Neil DeGrasse Tyson is from the Bronx STEM school. Neil is not just one person who excelled at STEM. Because he excelled, he has a tool kit that he uses to improve the life and educational experience of many many children. Rather than threaten the top schools with “intervention”, NY City needs to create a respectable upper-middle tier of schools. Similar story in SF, where I live. SF is home to Lowell High School- #1 in the state. The School Board is considering or perhaps has already decided to eliminate test-based admissions in SF. This means SF will produce no graduates who become mentors and nurturers per the Neil DeGrasse Tyson model.