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Miseducation The Bell
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5.0 • 140 Ratings
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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. We think more people should know about them and push to fix them.
That's why, each semester, we bring together a team of high school interns from across the school system to tell important stories from the perspective of the real experts: students.
Miseducation is a program of The Bell. For more, visit bellvoices.org/podcast and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @miseducationpod.
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P.S. Weekly: An Exclusive Interview with Chancellor David Banks
In this special episode, student reporters Shoaa Khan and Jose Santana speak to Chancellor David Banks about a range of important issues that affect students. 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.
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P.S. Weekly: A High Schooler Working at Bloomberg — Plus “Shotgunning” College Applications
In the first segment, student producer Christian Rojas Linares explores a new apprenticeship program through the eyes of Heidy Torres, a high school junior who works 16 hours a week for Bloomberg, the finance giant and media company.The second segment, produced by Marcellino Melika and Tanvir Kaur, focuses on a student who has devoted enormous energy to getting into a top college — submitting 23 applications requiring 50 supplemental essays.
Want to get in touch? Email us at PSweekly@chalkbeat.org.
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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.
RSVP for "Inside P.S. Weekly" Zoom event on April 17: https://ckbe.at/psweekly
Want to get in touch? Email us at PSweekly@chalkbeat.org.
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P.S. Weekly: A New York Chapter on the Banned Books Controversy
The national wave of book bans has been coming ashore in surprising ways in New York City.News Bulletin – Chalkbeat reporter Alex Zimmerman breaks down top education stories from the past week. (1 min)Segment A – Student reporter Salma Baksh interviews her former librarian Lindsay Klemas, who received online backlash for promoting an LGBTQ+ book during Pride month. (8 min)Segment B – Shoaa Khan and Tanvir Kaur take us to an English class at the Academy of American Studies, where students read banned books — exclusively. (6 min)
RSVP for "Inside P.S. Weekly" Zoom event on April 17: https://ckbe.at/psweekly
Want to get in touch? Email us at PSweekly@chalkbeat.org.
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P.S. Weekly: Migrant Students Navigate a New Reality
Officials estimate that more than 36,000 migrant students have enrolled in New York City public schools over the past two years.What challenges are these new students facing? And what are schools doing to support them? This student-reported episode explores these questions through conversations with students, educators, and a journalist who's been covering the issue.Segment AChalkbeat Reporter Michael Elsen-Rooney breaks down the issue and how the broader media narratives don't necessarily reflect experiences on the ground. (6 min)Segment BStudent reporter Jose Santana interviews a Claremont International High School student about her transition to the school system and how one program has made a big difference. (9 min)Segment CStudent reporter Bernie Carmona talks to Sunisa Nuosy, a former international high school teacher about the joys and challenges of educating immigrant students. (7 min)Additional reading:• Read this story about students from NYC’s largest school for newcomer immigrants as they push for a change in the school name• Read this first-person story from an educator advocating for more school social workers to support NYC migrant studentsTo stay up to date on New York City schools coverage throughout the week, sign up for Chalkbeat New York's daily newsletter at chalkbeat.org/newsletters.Learn more about The Bell's student programs and podcasts at bellvoices.org.
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(Re)introducing P.S. Weekly
Welcome to the the sound of the New York City school system. P.S. Weekly explores pressing issues facing students and teachers in the Big Apple. The Bell's team of high school student producers work alongside Chalkbeat's seasoned education reporters to bring you stories, perspectives, and commentary you won't get anywhere else. Episodes air Wednesday mornings.
Customer Reviews
Diverse Perspectives
Love the variety of voices and angles on education covered here. I also appreciate hearing young people get more comfortable asking hard questions and using this platform to connect with the masses.
We get to hear students reveal our collective Miseducation!
The ways in which the student perspectives shed light on the NYC school system’s inequities are honest and thorough. We get a fuller picture of the personal effects of city- or schoolwide policies in the lives of different students. The combined audio experience of music, narration and interview clips is also edited beautifully.
One small volley, one spike for progress
The story about the Jaguars put the issue of integration, privilege, and team spirit front and center. What is the strategy for coaches who have club players, working students, and those with limited sports time? Can they build a team that represents each of the four school? Perhaps the Jaguars may benefit from a specific time to talk and explore goals and methods? Can parents from each school be more involved by organizing a team outing or a team breakfast? You have created a solid foundation for the Jaguars. Keep building. Best wishes from a fan in North Carolina.