Miseducation

New York City is home to the nation’s most segregated school system, a fact that surprises those who think of the Big Apple as a progressive beacon. Deep inequities exist at every level of the NYC school system.

And who better to report on these issues than the students who experience them firsthand? Grab a pen and get ready to take notes. Our student reporters are taking you to school.

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Taylor McGraw 10/7/24 Taylor McGraw 10/7/24

Special: Journalism for All

A new citywide initiative to address disparities in student journalism.

Taylor McGraw 6/4/24 Taylor McGraw 6/4/24

P.S. Weekly: Teens Want Therapy — Are They Getting It?

What happens when a teen wants therapy but their parents are unsure? And is NYC’s bold initiative to offer free virtual therapy to teens working?

Taylor McGraw 5/16/24 Taylor McGraw 5/16/24

P.S. Weekly: Cafeteria Chronicles with the Critics Who Matter

In P.S. Weekly’s food episode, fourth graders visit NYC schools’ test kitchen, high schoolers rate grilled cheese sandwiches, and students dish on having microwave access.

Taylor McGraw 5/2/24 Taylor McGraw 5/2/24

P.S. Weekly: An Exclusive Interview with Chancellor David Banks

Hear what the leader of the NYC public school system had to say about a new "Hidden Voices" history curriculum, school start times, the persistence of school segregation, cell phone policies, and more.

Taylor McGraw 4/18/24 Taylor McGraw 4/18/24

P.S. Weekly: A High Schooler Working at Bloomberg — Plus “Shotgunning” College Applications

With college admissions in flux and the NYC school system shifting its emphasis toward "career pathways," two students prepare for life after high school.

Taylor McGraw 4/11/24 Taylor McGraw 4/11/24

P.S. Weekly: Students Speak Out About Special Education

More than 200,000 New York City students have a disability classification that entitles them to specific learning accommodations — but do they always get them? Students share their experiences.

Taylor McGraw 3/6/19 Taylor McGraw 3/6/19

Extra Credit: Chancellor Carranza

In an exclusive interview with the Miseducation team, Chancellor Carranza spoke about integration, student discipline, sports, and lots more.

Taylor McGraw 12/27/18 Taylor McGraw 12/27/18

Extra Credit: One Homeless Student's Journey

High school senior Amya Shaw is one of approximately 115,000 New York City students living in temporary housing. This is her story.

Taylor McGraw 10/31/18 Taylor McGraw 10/31/18

Episode 4: Three Stops on the A Train

Coco and Bissiri go to public high schools a few miles away from each other in Manhattan, but their experiences are worlds apart.

Taylor McGraw 8/13/18 Taylor McGraw 8/13/18

Summer Break

While the Miseducation team gears up for the second half of Season 2, Sabrina and Taylor check in with a few updates and some listening recommendations to get you through summer.

Taylor McGraw 7/1/18 Taylor McGraw 7/1/18

Episode 3: Who Gets to Play?

David Garcia-Rosen and the Fair Play Coalition are fighting for black and Hispanic students to have equal access to sports teams.

Taylor McGraw 6/14/18 Taylor McGraw 6/14/18

Episode 2: The Other End of the Spectrum

The primary purpose of high school is to prepare students for college and careers, but some schools do way better than others.

Taylor McGraw 5/31/18 Taylor McGraw 5/31/18

Episode 1: The Price of Specialized High Schools

Black and Hispanic students make up a tiny fraction of the students at New York City’s most selective schools. Students on the inside dive deep into the issue and what we can do about it.

Taylor McGraw 5/17/18 Taylor McGraw 5/17/18

Introduction: 64 Years Late

64 years after Brown v. Board of Education, New York City high schools are still segregated. Zoe and Sabrina explain why.

Taylor McGraw 3/22/18 Taylor McGraw 3/22/18

Preview: Miseducation

Hear a preview of what's to come from the students behind the mic this season.

Taylor McGraw 12/17/17 Taylor McGraw 12/17/17

Extra Credit: The Hearing

Members of Teens Take Charge testified at the City Council's hearing on school integration earlier this month. Two of them – Whitney and Nelson – help recap what happened.

Taylor McGraw 11/12/17 Taylor McGraw 11/12/17

Extra Credit: Brian

Brian passed all the math courses his high school had to offer in 10th grade. But he isn't letting the lack of educational opportunities deter him from reaching his career goals.

Taylor McGraw 10/13/17 Taylor McGraw 10/13/17

Episode 6: Testimony

The season finale features testimony from a dozen members of the student-led group Teens Take Charge, which advocates for educational equity at events across New York City.