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New York City considering reintroducing academic screening for prestigious middle and high schools

KEW GARDENS HILLS, Queens (PIX11) — Parents of New York City public school students are waiting to hear from the school chancellor about reinstating academic screens in competitive middle and high schools.

Middle school screenings were halted due to the pandemic, and changes to high school admissions are causing concern among parents.

PIX11’s Kala Rama has more above.