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NYC Mayor, Chancellor Banks unveil more

Equitable Vision for Future of Public Schools

“NYC Solves” Centers Evidence-Based Math Curriculum and Educator Coaching for Middle and
High School After Years of Stagnant Math Scores, Particularly for Students of Color

OUR BUREAU
NEW YORK, NY
ew York City Mayor Eric Ad-
ams and New York City Public
NSchools Chancellor David C.
Banks have unveiled their vision for
the future of the city’s public schools
with the launch of “NYC Solves,” a
major citywide initiative to raise math
achievement so all students graduate
with strong math skills. Building off
the early success of “NYC Reads,”
this visionary shift revolutionizes
and standardizes how math is taught
in schools through high-quality, re-
search-based curricula implemented
across districts with intensive educa-
tor training and coaching. Through
NYC Solves, schools will take a col-
laborative problem-solving approach
that encourages students to explore
multiple strategies and make connec-
tions between current and past solu-
tions, fostering deeper understanding
and independence in learning to fight
a persistent problem: fear of math.
This fall, 93 middle schools in eight lic schools for the better, and today, Learning, under the staunch leader- Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana
districts and 420 high schools across we’re taking our efforts even further ship of Christina Foti, we’re saying J. Almanzar. “This is further echoed
the city will use the Illustrative Math with investments in our young people loudly and clearly that every student with the creation of New York City
curriculum, supported by intensive for years to come,” said Mayor Ad- and their lifelong success is para- Public Schools’ Division of Inclusive
teacher coaching. ams. “Our new Division of Inclusive mount,” said Public Schools Chan- and Accessible Learning, charged
The Adams administration also and Accessible Learning will focus cellor Banks. “No matter a student’s with ensuring that ALL students
announced the creation of the Di- on supporting multilingual learners, disability or level of English language meet their fullest potential.”
vision of Inclusive and Accessible and students with disabilities so every proficiency, we’re committed to “The launch of the Division of
Learning (DIAL). Long-time Chief student can excel academically, be championing our kids and providing Inclusive and Accessible Learning in
of Special Education Christina Foti prepared for a rewarding career, and the services they need to excel aca- New York City Public Schools builds
will be elevated to deputy chancel- economic security — no matter their demically and in life. I’m also proud on a long-standing tradition of mar-
lor to lead this new division. Under background or needs. And ‘NYC to be following the groundbreaking ginalized communities and their al-
her leadership, this new division will Solves’ will transform how we are rollout of ‘NYC Reads’ with ‘NYC lies working together for real, lasting
focus on supporting multilingual teaching math in New York City and Solves,’ reimagining math education change,” said Public Schools Deputy
learners and students with disabili- continue our track record of improv- and ensuring students and educators Chancellor Foti. “The Division of
ties. Reflecting Mayor Adams’ com- ing math scores by double digits. As have access to high-quality instruc- Inclusive and Accessible Learning is
mitment to serving all students and someone who suffers from dyslexia, I tional materials and support. This is dedicated to creating an education-
families, this new division will build can empathize with any student who an exciting day for not only our sys- al environment where every student
holistic educational experiences for struggles with school. But the equa- tem, but the national education land- thrives through comprehensive inclu-
every student — no matter their tion we’re announcing today is sim- scape, and I’m proud and eager to sivity and accessibility. This division
background or ability — that equip ple: when you take good policy and see the impact of this work for years embodies our commitment to recog-
them to graduate on a pathway to a multiply it by hard work, the net result to come.” nizing, uplifting, and supporting the
rewarding career and long-term eco- will always be positive. Over the past “New York City Public Schools’ diverse needs of all our students, en-
nomic security. two years, we have built a long record vision for our youngest New York- suring each child has the opportunity
“New York City has never had of accomplishments, but we are only ers, particularly our multi-language to succeed. This isn’t just the creation
a mayor and a chancellor who know just beginning to create a brighter fu- learners and our students with dis- of a new division — this is our mayor
what it is like to come up through our ture for our students and families.” abilities, is just another step taken by and chancellor’s elevation and prior-
city’s modern school system, but our “Through the creation of the the Adams administration to create itization of our students, their fami-
efforts are already changing our pub- Division of Inclusive and Accessible a more equitable city,” said Deputy lies, and their communities.”

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