Public school district in San Francisco, governed by the SF Board of Education
New York City’s public school system has seen a sustained enrollment decline and rising costs. A City School Construction Authority projection shows enrollment dropping further by 2034–35, raising questions about capacity, funding, and potential closures or mergers.
The Department of Justice has charged UC San Diego School of Medicine with using a shadow application process to favor Black and Hispanic applicants, violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The probe found admissions officers used hardship disclosures to reward race, yielding admissions breaks for some students while denying higher-qualified peers.