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Proof NYC’s education leaders put kids last

Nypost · · 325 words · By Post Editorial Board
Charter Schools vs. Public Schools NYC Department of Education Failure Academic Rigor vs. Equity
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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Chancellor Kamar Samuels pulled the plug at the first hint of woke opposition”
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The provided evidence consists of general definitions of 'chancellor' and unrelated Wikipedia entries. There is no evidence regarding Kamar Samuels or the cancellation of Next Generation Technology HS.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A large language model (LLM) is a neural network trained on a vast amount of text for natural language processing tasks, especially language generation. LLMs can generate, summarize, translate and par…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of University of Toronto alumni includes notable graduates, non-graduate former students, and current students of the University of Toronto from its three campuses and 11 colleges in the Gre…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a public research university located in Lagos, Nigeria, which was founded in 1962. UNILAG is one of the first generation universities in Nigeria and is ranked among…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Lagos
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“NextGen had attracted a qualified applicant pool of 1,000 students, with 39% Hispanic, 21% black, 20% Asian and 17% white”
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The evidence provided for this claim is entirely irrelevant, containing links to adult content, general university statistics, and a car model. No data regarding NextGen HS applicant demographics was found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brooklyn College (BC) is a public university in Brooklyn in New York City, New York. It is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and enrolled nearly 14,000 students on a 35-acre (14 ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_College
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The John Jay College of Criminal Justice (John Jay) is a public college focused on criminal justice and located in New York City. It is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY). John…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Toyota Mirai (Japanese: トヨタ・MIRAI, Hepburn: Toyota Mirai) (from mirai (未来), Japanese for 'future') is a mid-size hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) manufactured by Toyota, and is the first FCV to be…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Mirai
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“Opponents included Greg Faulkner, who chairs the Panel for Education Policy”
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Two independent sources confirm Gregory Faulkner's role: Chalkbeat reports Mayor Eric Adams selected him as chair for 2024-25, and the Teachers' Retirement Board lists him as the Panel for Educational Policy Chair.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Black conservatism in the United States is a political and social movement rooted in African-American communities that aligns largely with the American conservative movement and is part of black conse…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gillard government was the Government of Australia led by the 27th prime minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, of the Australian Labor Party. The Gillard government succeeded the first Rudd govern…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Julia Eileen Gillard (born 29 September 1961) is an Australian former politician who served as the 27th prime minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. She held office as the leader of the Labor Party…
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“no teens get to attend a challenging school, partnered with Carnegie Mellon University and Google and offering a strong math and science curriculum.”
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While evidence shows a general partnership between Carnegie Mellon University and Google, there is no evidence linking this partnership specifically to 'Next Generation Technology HS'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York (CUNY Graduate Center) is a public research institution and postgraduate university in New York City. Formed in 1961 as Div…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CUNY_Graduate_Center
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Toyota Prius ( PREE-əss) (Japanese: トヨタ・プリウス, Hepburn: Toyota Puriusu) is a car produced by Toyota since 1997 over five generations. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, Hybrid Synergy Drive combine…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vannevar Bush ( van-NEE-var; March 11, 1890 – June 28, 1974) was an American engineer, inventor and science administrator, who during World War II headed the U.S. Office of Scientific Research and Dev…
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“As a superintendent on the Upper West Side, he worked to dismantle G&T in the name of “equity.””
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The evidence provided for this claim is completely irrelevant, discussing palm trees, the history of Afghanistan, and Marvel movies. No information regarding Kamar Samuels' professional history was found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The history of Afghanistan covers the development of Afghanistan from ancient times to the establishment of the Emirate of Afghanistan in 1822 and Afghanistan in modern times. This history is largely …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ironheart is an American television miniseries created by Chinaka Hodge for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the 14th television se…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a 2021 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Shang-Chi. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios …
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“This is the chancellor hand-picked by Mayor Zohran Mamdani”
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The evidence provided contains general definitions of mayors and news about a mayor in Berthoud, Colorado. There is no evidence regarding Zohran Mamdani appointing Kamar Samuels.
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web search NEUTRAL — Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 22, 2024 · Mayor Will Karspeck is running to serve a final term in Berthoud’s mayoral role. If he wins, he will have 10 years of mayoral experience under his belt by 2028. For the 2024 municipal e…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 3, 2024 · Unofficial results for Berthoud’s Board of Trustees election show William Karspark coasting to reelection as the town’s mayor, with May Albrecht and Chris Kurtz keeping their seats on th…
https://www.reporterherald.com/2024/04/03/berthoud-mayor-inc…
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“Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Bronx Science grad”
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Wikipedia and multiple news sources (Daily Star, etc.) explicitly confirm that Zohran Mamdani graduated from the Bronx High School of Science.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamdani graduated from the Bronx High School of Science before receiving a bachelor's degree in Africana studies from Bowdoin College in 2014.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zohran_Mamdani
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web search NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani’s time at the Bronx High School of Science expanded and helped shape his views of New York, from the cricket pitch to politics.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/nyregion/mamdani-bronx-sc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamdani graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and earned a bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College in Maine in 2014.
https://dailystar.co.ug/zohran-mamdani-first-ugandan-america…
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