These New York City Teens Are Fighting for Equality in Education

Somewhere between virtual school and homework, a group of teens in New York City is finding time to fight for equality in their school system. They’re members of Teens Take Charge , a student-led organization that advocates for fair education in New York City. “It’s a tale of two cities. Those who have, and those who have not. And we are battling for a better future,” says Meril, a 16-year-old Teens Take Charge member from Queens. The group formed in 2017, and most recently launched a campaign called Education Unscreened , which aims to create an equal admissions system for… Read Full Article