New York City's elite specialized public high schools face potential upheaval as socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani targets the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT). Mamdani aims to abolish the merit-based exam to address segregation and inequality. However, critics warn this move could harm low-income talented students who depend on the test to access top-tier education. The debate highlights a critical challenge in balancing equity and academic excellence in the US education system.
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani, shaped by a global upbringing from Uganda to New York, is campaigning for NYC mayor in 2025. His experiences with injustice and inequality fuel his progressive platform, including rent freezes and universal childcare. Mamdani's campaign resonates with young voters through digital strategies, challenging conventional political norms and sparking both support and controversy.
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The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) will re-conduct the Stenographer/Personal Assistant Grade-II Phase-II exam on June 29, 2025, after its cancellation in March. Admit cards will be available from June 26 through the official portal. Candidates must follow strict dress codes, identity verification rules, and anti-cheating regulations. Detailed guidelines and mock tests are online. Entry will be denied without proper documentation, and severe penalties apply for unfair means during the... Expand
New York City's elite specialized public high schools face potential upheaval as socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani targets the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT). Mamdani aims to abolish the merit-based exam to address segregation and inequality. However, critics warn this move could harm low-income talented students who depend on the test to access top-tier education. The debate highlights a critical challenge in balancing equity and academic excellence in the US education... Expand