"Next Generation would be the first city public school to focus its curriculum on AI and computer science. As details of the two proposals emerged over the last month, so have dual tensions: What should fill the space left by Young Women in Business, and how private technology companies and their artificial intelligence products could shape the curriculum at Next Generation."
"Much of the opposition to Next Generation has come from families at a middle school also in the Broadway building, Lower Manhattan Community School. Also known as LMC, parents at the school have called on the department for years to expand enrollment from grades 6-8 up to grade 12."
"The Panel for Educational Policy, the board that votes on new schools and closures, is expected to consider the proposals for Next Generation and Business for Young Women at its April 29 meeting. Despite not having the green light yet, Next Generation has already held three virtual open houses."
New York City plans to establish Next Generation Technology High School, the first city public school dedicated to artificial intelligence and computer science curriculum. The school would replace the small, girls-only Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women in Manhattan's District 2. Significant opposition has emerged from families, particularly parents at Lower Manhattan Community School in the same building, who have advocated for years to expand that school through grade 12. Key concerns center on how private technology companies and their AI products might influence the curriculum. The Panel for Educational Policy will vote on both proposals at its April 29 meeting. Despite lacking final approval, Next Generation has already conducted three virtual open houses and opened applications.
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