By JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ
Published: May 7, 2013
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Seeking to address pervasive racial disparities at the top echelons of New York City schools, Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, plans on Tuesday to propose a significant overhaul of gifted and talented programs that would provide space for more children and loosen admissions requirements.
Ms. Quinn, a Democratic candidate for mayor, will call on city officials to double the number of schools for high-performing children and add slots to existing programs, creating 8,700 new seats over nine years. She will also suggest allowing some students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to gain admission with a teacher’s recommendation in lieu of test scores.
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