Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Asian American/Asian Research Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10036
WHAT: Press conference on policy brief presenting an Asian Pacific American (APA) perspective on
reforming the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) and additional policy
recommendations on addressing the segregation and inequities in the NYC public school system.
WHO: The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), partner and member organizations,
specialized high school alums, parents, and community members supporting the brief will provide
information and perspectives essential to educational reform towards equity.
WHY: Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) have always been excluded from decision-making at the education
policy level AND have often been mislabeled as standing in opposition to policy changes towards
diversity and inclusion in specialized high schools. However, there is and always has been a strong
community of APAs who believe in diversity, equity, and inclusivity in education. It is important to
ensure that the voices of this community are heard, particularly on the issue of SHSAT reform.
Organizations, parents, specialized high school alum, and community members will share their
perspectives and experiences on why a more diverse, inclusive, and overall equitable education
system is integral to creating healthier and more productive learning environments for ALL
students, including APA students, across NYC.