Chaim's story highlights the struggles faced by students leaving Hasidic yeshivas to pursue a proper education, as many are left behind academically due to limited instruction in core subjects. The New York State regulations mandate that all schools provide comparable education, but the enforcement of these requirements has faced significant political challenges. Chaim's eventual success illustrates the potential outcomes of proper schooling, yet raises concerns for the over 65,000 students currently enrolled in such schools, who may not be receiving the education necessary for their futures.
Chaim worked tirelessly to catch up, eventually graduating, earning a degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and securing a job as a software engineer.
These regulations are vital to ensure that every child in New York, regardless of their religious background, receives the education they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Unfortunately, the path to enforcing these common-sense regulations has been fraught with political interference and delays.
Over 65,000 students are enrolled in Hasidic and Haredi yeshivas across New York.
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