BPs Adams, Diaz: Brooklyn and Bronx kids deserve equal access to Gifted & Talented school programs
Report Recommends Expanding Programs, Testing and Test Prep
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released a joint report on Wednesday outlining their proposals to make admission to the city’s Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs and specialized high schools more equitable.
Admission to gifted programs in kindergarten, first or second grade can increase the odds of getting accepted to selective middle schools and high schools. Black and Latino students have been far less likely white and Asian students to test for and be accepted into the competitive programs, however, though the city is working to change this.
“When it comes to gifted and talented education in New York City, the math does not add up. Our analysis clearly shows a historical inequity in delivering high-quality educational opportunities to students across the five boroughs,” Adams said in a statement.