NYC’s education chiefs just don’t care about teaching kids to read
New York City public schools have fallen back to the practice of “social promotion” — moving students on the next grade no matter what — even as the evidence grows that it’s a terrible mistake.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Jul 30, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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- Source published: Jul 30, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC
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