Eliza Shapiro
New York City education reporter for The New York Times. Expert on educational inequality and the specialized high school admissions process.
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Nov 23, 2020 • 27min
New York City’s 3 Percent Problem
In this discussion, Eliza Shapiro, a New York City education reporter for The New York Times, provides insights into the challenges of managing public school closures during the pandemic. She explains the controversial 3% COVID positivity rate that triggered the latest shutdown, raising questions about safety measures in schools. Shapiro highlights the emotional impact on students and parents, while weighing the need for effective strategies for reopening. Listeners gain an understanding of the broader implications for education across the nation.
Apr 2, 2019 • 26min
Why Did New York’s Most Selective Public High School Admit Only 7 Black Students?
Eliza Shapiro, a New York City education reporter for The New York Times, tackles the alarmingly low admission rates of Black students at elite public high schools. She unpacks systemic issues of educational inequality and how socio-economic factors shape access to quality education. Shapiro also discusses the historical implications of the admissions process, including the controversial standardized tests. The conversation highlights a pressing need for reforms to increase diversity in these prestigious institutions.
