New York City's new mayor is coming for the last merit-based admissions system in the city's public schools — he's just being quieter about it this time. Zohran Mamdani, who as a state lawmaker demanded
Mamdani Walks Back SHSAT Kill Pledge, Still Targets Merit
NYC's mayor backed off killing the specialized high school exam, but his integration agenda still punishes students who earn their spots.
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