New York City's school system contributes to 'systemic racism', says a lawsuit by students

A group of students in New York City filed a lawsuit on March 9, intending to eliminate Gifted & Talented programs and process of mission screening. students argued that it ‘perpetuates’ systemic racism and furr contributes to a ‘caste system’. According to reports by New York Post, students come from IntegrateNYC, which is a youth-led organisation that stands for justice and equity in schools. 

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students, who have been identified only by ir initials argue in suit that Gifted & Talented programs ignore many students of color, as a result of which y are forced to neglected schools, delivering unacceptable outcomes. Furr, students charge that city schools “teach a Eurocentric curriculum that centers white experience”. Also, city schools do not hire racially diverse staff and are not providing resources that can help students and staff “identify and dismantle racism".

court paper furr claims that in some classes students of color share buildings with students in special programs. This has been done so y can mselevs have a look at  difference between educational experiences. This contributes to an environment where minority students face “racial animosity”. d per lawsuit, when students speak against  racial inequities schools make small changes. However, suit charges that "se efforts are not systematized, much less mandated and monitored, by city or state".

suit also details incidents that involve teachers telling black students to write out pros and cons of slavery on board. Also, students call black students “monkeys”. y also term Hispanic students “illegal” and Muslim students “terrorists”.

aim of this paper is to improve staff diversity, and help in building a system that monitors conditions where students are denied basic education. According to reports by New York Post, Mayor Bill de Blasio declined to comment as case is pending. Also, governor’s office has not returned a request for comment.

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