Schools, caught by pandemic and confronting systemic racism, jettison testing for admissions Laura Meckler, Hannah Natanson New York City on Friday announced major changes to how thousands of students are assigned to middle schools, replacing a merit-based system that critics say exacerbated segregation with a lottery that is expected to create more diversity at the most sought-after schools. The move was driven by the coronavirus pandemic, because tests typically used for admissions were not administered last spring. Selective high schools in D.C., Boston and San Francisco have also jettisoned admissions tests for the coming academic year, citing the crisis. Although these districts could reinstitute old systems after the pandemic abates, advocates have been pressing for these changes for years, and many expect them to outlive the pandemic.
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The Wreaths Across America mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, is the foundation behind all the organizations efforts.
Throughout the year, local volunteers have been tirelessly working to make certain that families, loved ones and heroes get honored and remembered for the holidays.
However, the challenge was doing so in a way that is consistent with safety and in compliance with local COVID-19 recommendations and mandates.
Anna City Commissioner Martha Ann Webb has made it a clear priority to try to get every veteran in the Anna City Cemetery a wreath.
To insure the continuance of this year’s program in the Anna City Cemetery, modifications have been made to ensure the continuance of National Wreaths Across America Day, which is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 – and more importantly to show the families of the nation’s heroes just how much their ultimate sacrifice is appreciated.
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S.F. is embracing a totally new elementary school assignment process. Will it create more diverse classrooms?
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San Francisco Board of Education emergency closed session meeting with health officials at the San Francisco Unified School District to discuss the response to the coronavirus. On Thursday, March 12, 2020. San Francisco, Calif.Jana Asenbrennerova / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Parents pick up work packets at George Peabody Elementary in San Francisco’s Richmond District on Dec. 9, 2020. The school is among the district’s 73 elementary programs that will have a new schools assignment process starting in 2023.Emily FancherShow MoreShow Less