Thursday, April 26, 2007

A New York (preschool) state of mind

Here's a test for 3-year-olds elbowing to get into the best nursery school.
By Chuck Cohen

A test is now in place to determine if 3-year-olds in Manhattan meet the rigid criteria to get into nursery school. Not just any school but the "right" school that puts them on the no-detour road to Harvard.

The test can be administered verbally for 3-year-olds who might, shockingly, have difficulty reading. But if the child is able to take the test in French, they will move closer to the top of the admission list. continue...

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