Article Reflection No. 25 (9/17/2022)
- Mary
- Sep 17, 2022
- 2 min read
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Article:
Reflection:
In The New York Times, the article “New York Has an Obligation to Secure the Education of Hasidic Children” discloses how Hasidic children in New York do not receive the bare minimum of the state’s education standards. According to the authors, the The New York Times Editorial Board, approximately 50,000 boys attend private Hasidic schools, and 99% of them failed standardized reading and math tests, in contrast to ½ of New York children passing. Boys are taught English only until they are 13 years old, and girls are taught the language for a little longer. However, recently, the New York Board of Regents established boundaries to determine if the private schools adhered to New York’s laws of education. As a result, the private schools that slip away from NY’s education laws must submit a plan to the state within 60 days of discussion with local districts—a plan in which schools propose reformed ways to boost their education system. Since former Mayor Bill De Blaiso had ties with the demographic and incumbent Eric Adams does too, the Editorial Board states, it will likely be difficult for traditional Hasidic people to accept this educational reformation.
Education is widely considered the key to success. While I understand how important one’s values are, it's also crucial to acknowledge how imperative education is. If one performs well in school through hard work and efficiency, one can acquire a good, lucrative job later on in life. No matter how trite it is, I believe in that statement with my entire heart. If I want to contribute to the world in any way I can I must focus on the present and strive towards building a successful future by studying and working hard. My parents have sacrificed so much for me. I must repay them by showing that I can and will lead a happy, diligent life while contributing to society for a better future.