NYC official reveals plunging math scores at schools: Decline across the city

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New York City, NY — In a significant move to enhance the quality of education and address long-standing disparities, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks have announced the launch of "NYC Solves," a comprehensive citywide initiative aimed at revolutionizing math education. This new initiative follows the success of "NYC Reads" and represents a crucial step toward improving math outcomes for all students, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

"NYC Solves" is designed to standardize and elevate math instruction across middle and high schools by introducing the Illustrative Math curriculum and providing intensive training and coaching for educators. The initiative seeks to address the persistent issue of stagnant math scores, particularly among Black and Brown students, by fostering a collaborative, problem-solving approach that encourages students to explore multiple strategies and deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts.

This fall, 93 middle schools in eight districts and 420 high schools will implement the new curriculum, supported by targeted teacher coaching. The initiative aims to build on last year's unprecedented 12-percentage-point increase in math proficiency, focusing initially on middle school math and 9th-grade algebra before expanding to other grades.

In tandem with the "NYC Solves" initiative, the Adams administration also unveiled the creation of the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL), a groundbreaking effort to ensure that multilingual learners and students with disabilities receive consistent, high-quality instruction and support. Christina Foti, a long-time advocate for special education, has been appointed deputy chancellor to lead this new division.

DIAL's mission is to create a holistic and inclusive educational environment that equips every student, regardless of their background or abilities, with the tools needed to succeed academically and pursue rewarding careers. The division will manage a $750 million budget and oversee approximately 1,300 staff members dedicated to expanding bilingual programs, streamlining access to specialized services, and enhancing the skills of educators to better serve diverse learners.

Under Deputy Chancellor Foti's leadership, DIAL will continue to support effective programs such as Autism Nest, Horizon, and Path, which have achieved a 95 percent graduation rate for participants. The division will also work closely with the Division of School Leadership to ensure that all teachers are equipped to meet the diverse needs of students, thereby supporting the broader goals of "NYC Solves" and "NYC Reads."

Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks emphasized that these initiatives are part of a broader commitment to equity and excellence in education. "Our new Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning will focus on supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities so every student can excel academically," said Mayor Adams. "And 'NYC Solves' will transform how we are teaching math in New York City, continuing our track record of improving math scores by double digits."

The announcement was met with widespread support from educators, parents, and community leaders, who praised the administration's focus on inclusivity and equity. Marielys Divanne, executive director of Educators for Excellence-New York, stated, "NYC Solves is another huge and much-needed step forward in helping our students achieve better outcomes in math. We're encouraged to see the city double down on its commitment to special education and multilingual learners by elevating an experienced educational leader in Christina Foti to deputy chancellor."

As NYC continues to build on these early successes, the launch of "NYC Solves" and the establishment of DIAL signal a transformative period in the city's public education system, one that prioritizes the success of every student, regardless of their background or challenges.

By AUTISM LATINO MAGAZINE in Association with BLOCK WORK MEDIA GROUP

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