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.

Dissenter News·Published July 26, 2026·1 min read

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NYC's mayor backed off killing the specialized high school exam, but his integration agenda still punishes students who earn their spots. — Illustration

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

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