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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... more

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A decade after NYC launched its Diversity in Admissions program, demographics have shifted at competitive campuses such as Bard High School Early College Manhattan.

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More than 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education, New York City schools remain deeply segregated. What has changed since then, and what has not?

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Constant delays. No-shows. Missed class. 

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Recent Guests

Jasmine Coombs
Student reporter and Bard High School Early College Manhattan student
Bard High School Early College Manhattan
Episode: P.S. Weekly: Inside the Diversity Program at One Selective NYC High School
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Investigative journalist, staff writer at The New York Times, creator of the 1619 Project
The New York Times
Episode: Live: NYC’s Segregated Schools with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Others
Lucas Healy
Senior student at High School of Telecommunications Arts & Technology; District 75 program student with autism
District 75, High School of Telecommunications Arts & Technology
Episode: P.S. Weekly: When the School Bus Doesn’t Come — One Family’s Saga
Paullette Ha-Healy
Disability advocate; Brooklyn borough coordinator for a civic engagement commission
Civic engagement / disability advocacy
Episode: P.S. Weekly: When the School Bus Doesn’t Come — One Family’s Saga
Isaiah Nicholson
Participant in Men Teach NYC, aspiring educator
Men Teach NYC / NYC Department of Education
Episode: P.S. Weekly: Inside One Push to Diversify NYC's Teacher Workforce
Noah Moore
Fellow senior at Art and Design; basketball and volleyball player
Art and Design High School (The Bell-Chalkbeat collaboration)
Episode: P.S. Weekly: Away Game — Students Who Play Sports for Other Schools
Sasha Hartwell
Senior at my school; attended Success Academy for much of her educational career
Success Academy alumnus
Episode: P.S. Weekly: What's the Price of Success (Academy)? Former Students Open Up
Osei Alfred
Student from SHR, later merged with BILA
School for Human Rights (SHR) / Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts (BILA)
Episode: P.S. Weekly: When Two Schools Become One
Aponi Kafele
Student reporter featured in the Missing Voices segment
The Bell / Miseducation
Episode: Live from SXSW EDU: How Our Reporting is Making a Difference

Hosts

Sabrina Dukeni
Frequent host involved in collaborative productions with The Bell and Chalkbeat.
Ermione Aleah Raymond
Co-host conducting interviews across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abedharma
    United States4 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EstherAA~
    United States4 years ago
  • 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 f... more

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    5
    MoxieDeb
    United States4 years ago
  • NYC students deserve better!

    I’m so bad at listening to podcasts but I’ve become addicted to this one by Taylor! The interviews with the NYC high school students are so fun - these kids are so bright and inspiring. It’s heartbreaking to hear that NYC’s public school system is THE MOST segregated one in the country. Taylor’s lessons on the history and policy of integrations really help motivate and spur me as a listener to want to take some action. My only regret is not discovering it sooner. I highly recommend checking out ... more

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    5
    thivnav
    United States6 years ago
  • Review

    I’m late to the game in listening to this podcast but I love hearing student voices talking about the problems in NYC schools. I would love someone to make a similar podcast for Chicago Public School students!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MIBtwentytwenty
    United States6 years ago

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Diverse perspectives and student voices drive the storytelling.
Provides a multi-faceted view of NYC education with strong student insights.
High-quality production that blends interviews, music, and narration.

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P.S. Weekly: When the School Bus Doesn’t Come — One Family’s Saga
Q: What makes busing particularly challenging for students with disabilities in District 75?
Busing is unstable, with long delays, no-shows, and complex coordination between bus contractors, the school, and transit agencies, which disrupts learning and forces families to find costly alternatives.
P.S. Weekly: What's the Price of Success (Academy)? Former Students Open Up
Q: What was the experience like when you first started at Success Academy and faced the discipline and classroom culture?
The early experiences involved strict rules, heavy emphasis on uniforms and performance systems like clip charts and mouth bubbles, which were perceived as both protective and punishing, shaping behavior and self-perception.
P.S. Weekly: What's the Price of Success (Academy)? Former Students Open Up
Q: Do you remember what your parents said about why they chose Success Academy in the first place?
Parents were excited about the education and the high acceptance rates, with many believing the program could lead to college success and better life outcomes.
Live from SXSW EDU: How Our Reporting is Making a Difference
Q: What can reporters and educators do to hear more from students?
Ask simple, jargon-free questions, create easy pathways for students to speak, and build ongoing structures for student voice rather than one-off conversations.
P.S. Weekly: Is AP Calculus Pointless? A Teacher Defends His Subject
Q: What do you hope students can get out of a Calculus class?
Dash emphasizes developing a deeper understanding of how change and rates affect real-world phenomena, along with exposing students to possibilities in STEM and beyond, rather than just memorizing formulas for a test.

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A socially conscious education podcast that centers NYC public school experiences through student voices, teacher and administrator perspectives, and advocacy guests. Episodes often investigate equity, access to advanced programs, transportation, and the broader policy landscape shaping urban schooling. Notable is the consistent mix of firsthand student reporting with expert context, producing a nuanced view of segregation, policy trade-offs, and reforms. It stands out for foregrounding youth as journalists and for its collaborative, public-facing approach to complex education issues, making it a compelling listen for educators, policymakers, and sponsors seeking impact-driven storytelling.

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Recent guests on Miseducation include:

1. Jasmine Coombs
2. Nikole Hannah-Jones
3. Lucas Healy
4. Paullette Ha-Healy
5. Isaiah Nicholson
6. Noah Moore
7. Sasha Hartwell
8. Osei Alfred

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