MS54 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
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education advocacy

MAINTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS SCREENS

The DOE announced that middle school admissions for September 2021 would be conducted via an open lottery. There are arguments for and against admissions screens, but lotteries make no attempt to match students with schools that best meet their individual needs. If you would like to express support to maintain middle school admissions screens, please consider taking the following actions:
  • Sign this change.org petition.
  • Send an e-mail via PlaceNYC.

contact information for expressing your opinion

  • ​​MS54 SLT and PTA representatives
  • CEC3​  (District 3 Community Education Council)
    • CEC3 President Kim Watkins
    • CEC3 Member Eric Wright
    • CEC3 Member Lucas Liu
    • CEC3 Member Mike McCarthy
  • DOE representatives
    • NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza
    • District 3 Superintendent Christine Loughlin
    • Manhattan Executive Superintendent Marisol Rosales
  • City Government Officials
    • Mayor Bill deBlasio
    • City Council Education Chair Mark Treyger
  • Find your NY State Assembly Member
  • Find your NY State Senator

education advocacy groups

Class Size Matters
A 501C3 non-profit organization that advocates for smaller classes in NYC’s public schools and the nation as a whole.  Also advocates for greater parent involvement in decision-making and for strengthening student privacy protections.

Coalition EDU 
Goal is to ensure that the community at large is educated on the extensive issues that plague the New York City Public Schools while protecting the SHSAT-only admissions policy for the Specialized High Schools. 

Education Equity Campaign 
Mission is to increase diversity at NYC’s specialized high schools by improving educational opportunities in every community, creating more specialized high schools across the five boroughs, and ensuring that every student—regardless of race, income, or background—has equal access to high-quality, publicly funded test preparation.

Integrate NYC
A youth-led organization that stands for integration and equity in New York City Schools.

NYC ASID
NYC Alliance for School Integration and Desegregation's mission is to advocate for city-wide, racial and socioeconomic school integration and desegregation.
NYU Metro Center, The Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools
Committed to social justice and the amplification of youth, parents, and community voices.

PLACE NYC, Parent Leaders for Accelerated Curriculum and Education
Demand a commitment to rigorous education options which prioritize full literacy and numeracy for all NYC students; an integrated school system with welcoming and supportive learning environments, increased high school graduation rates, and meaningful college-readiness.

SDAG, School Diversity Advisory Group
Established by the DOE in June 2017, as part of the Equity and Excellence for All: Diversity in New York City Public Schools plan, to make formal policy recommendations to the Mayor and Chancellor. Group members here.

Teens Take Charge
A student-led movement for educational equality in New York City.
MS54 Booker T. Washington
​103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861

MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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  • About MS54
    • General Information
    • Who Was Booker T. Washington?
    • Who Is MS54? >
      • Getting to Know MS54 >
        • Dr. Elana Elster
        • Laura Lynch Geraghty
        • Anne McIntosh Pejovich
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Afternoon Academy
    • Equity Team >
      • Black History Month
      • Hispanic Heritage Month
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • School Based Health Center (Nurse's Office)
    • Our Community
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • School Day Schedule & Information
    • Remote Learning Information
    • Virtual After-School
    • Returning to School Buildings
  • Support MS54
    • Annual Appeal 2020-2021
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting MInutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • For Parents
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • Info and News on the Proposed Changes to NYC Public Schools
    • Education Advocacy
    • Class Parents
    • Parent / Teacher Conferences
  • For Students
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • Affinity Groups
    • Student Activities
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources