NYC nixes plan for AI-themed high school after woke backlash to merit-based admissions policy
New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has cancelled plans for a Manhattan high school focused on artificial intelligence due to backlash over its merit-based admissions policy. The proposed Next Generation Technology High School had 1,000 applicants for 100 seats, with a diverse applicant pool.
New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has terminated plans for a Manhattan high school focused on artificial intelligence. The Next Generation Technology High School was opposed by activists who claimed its merit-based admissions policy would exacerbate racial inequality. The school's proponents argued that its applicant pool was diverse, with 39% Hispanic, 21% black, 20% Asian, and 17% white students. Greg Faulkner, head of the Panel for Educational Policy, opposed the school due to its selective admissions policy, saying it did not promote equity. The decision was made after careful consideration and in response to family and community feedback.
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