In a controversial decision, the NYC Department of Education allocated a newly renovated athletic field in Brooklyn to Eagle Academy for Young Men II, displacing girls' soccer teams from nearby schools. The transfer sparked criticism as it undermined Title IX protections for female athletes. Displaced teams are now required to travel further for games and practices, ultimately impacting their educational experience. Coaches expressed frustration over the inequity, citing the move as a significant setback for women in sports, while DOE justification for the decision is called into question.
"Unfair. The NYC DOE spent $4M to revamp a Brooklyn football field and gave it to a small all-boys school in the Eagle Academy network founded by then-Chancellor David Banks."
"Once the facility was transferred to them, they basically said, 'It's ours.' His team, made up of girls from low-income neighborhoods, was forced to travel across Brooklyn for games, miss classes and return home late from practice."
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