Alex Zimmerman

Alex Zimmerman, a dedicated education reporter at Chalkbeat New York, dives into the stark racial disparities in admissions to NYC's specialized high schools. He reveals alarming statistics: only 3% of offers went to Black students and 6.9% to Latino students. The conversation highlights the role of the SHSAT in perpetuating these inequalities and explores proposed reforms for greater equity. Zimmerman also discusses how political candidates' evolving views on these issues reflect broader societal changes and the urgent need for systemic reform in education.