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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Overview of strategic initiatives to address educational challenges
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Chancellor Aviles-Ramos outlines the strategic initiatives implemented to address long-standing challenges in the New York City Public Schools system. These initiatives were developed in response to data showing unacceptable levels of student performance in reading and math.
- Four transformative initiatives were introduced: New York City Reads, New York City Solves, Student Pathways, and New York City Public Schools Cares.
- New York City Reads and Solves aim to standardize curricula across the city and link instruction to evidence-based practices.
- These programs are supported by both public and philanthropic funds, ensuring sustainability and long-term commitment.
Melissa Aviles-Ramos
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I am immensely proud of the work we've done in New York City Public Schools to build bold futures for every child.
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At the start of this administration, we looked closely at the data and what we saw was unacceptable.
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Large swaths of our children were below grade level in reading and math and many of our older students were struggling to find a clear purpose and path after high school.
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We made it our priority to tackle these long standing challenges resulting in four strategic transformative initiatives.
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New York City Reads, New York City Solves, Student Pathways, and New York City Public Schools Cares.
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New York City Reads and Solves are groundbreaking efforts to standardize curricula across New York City and link instruction to evidence based practices.