In a stunning reversal, New York City has announced it will scrap plans to open a new AI-focused high school and close two Manhattan middle schools, following an intense backlash from parents, educators, and community leaders. The decision marks a rare victory for opponents of Mayor Eric Adams' education reform efforts, who had argued that the closures would disproportionately affect low-income and minority students. The cancelled AI high school was touted as a cutting-edge initiative to prepare students for the tech-driven workforce, but critics claimed it would exacerbate existing inequities in the city's education system. The reversal is a significant win for community activists who have been fighting to protect their schools and ensure that the city's education policies prioritize the needs of all students.
NYC scraps new AI high school and Manhattan middle school closures after intense pushback Chalkbeat
