QUESTION
What is the basis for differentiation in school admissions, and how does it ensure student inclusivity?
1:30:30
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The basis for differentiation in school admissions is GPA, chosen for its inclusivity and to prevent unintentional barriers for students.
- The decision to use GPA as the criterion for differentiation is based on early evaluations in the academic year.
- National models and research guided the choice of GPA to send the most inclusive and affirming message.
- This approach is aimed at not unintentionally closing doors for students whose academic progress is ongoing.
- Council Member Dinowitz values the approach for ensuring students are aware of their access to opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging.
Eric Dinowitz
1:30:30
I mean, that's sort of the the differentiation?
1:30:32
I'm trying to get it.
1:30:33
Is it it's Regent's diploma?
Melanie Mac
1:30:36
So this was based on GPA because early enough in the school year.
1:30:42
In thinking about where this letter is as a starting point and the national models that we looked at, a lot of the advice and the research we did pointed at looking at GPA as our initial most inclusive, most affirming message we can we can share.
1:30:57
And being thoughtful about not closing doors unintentionally when a student's academic progress is still underway.
1:31:06
They're still in high school.
1:31:07
They still have a year ahead of them.
Eric Dinowitz
1:31:09
Right.
1:31:09
And so just getting into because I I think making sure students have access.
1:31:14
They know they have access.
1:31:15
They have that sense of belonging is a really good value that I'm so pleased to hear you share and that our starting with these letters.
1:31:26
Very important for so many of our of our students.