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School Colors Episode 1: "There Is No Plan"

May 4, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Packed Meeting in Queens

  • A meeting of the Community Education Council for School District 28 in Queens, New York, was packed with concerned parents.
  • The meeting centered around a proposed diversity plan, the details of which remained unclear, causing anxiety and speculation.
INSIGHT

Diversity Paradox

  • District 28, located in Queens, is considered one of the most diverse places globally.
  • Despite this, questions arise about the necessity of a diversity plan and the issues it aims to address.
ANECDOTE

District 28 Boundaries

  • Venus Ketcham, a parent active in education advocacy, lives in District 28 and is familiar with its schools.
  • She clarifies the district's boundaries, highlighting the inclusion of diverse neighborhoods like Archdale and Forest Hills.
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