In public schools across NYC, remarkable students are shaping a better future for themselves and their communities. They are telling a story; take a moment to hear them. These students are the future of our city, and the future is bright.
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Erikah

Erikah

"Everybody wants something for me. But I’m the one who has to live with the decision."

March 27th, 2026
Shahnaj

Shahnaj

"I had a plan for my life. And then I had to rethink the plan."

March 25th, 2026
Mariana

Mariana

"Politics is one of the most important things you can focus on. It affects you."

March 6th, 2026
Fanta

Fanta

"The thing that changed everything for me was henna."

January 15th, 2026
Yelani

Yelani

"The power of organizing and working as a community for something better, especially when it’s go...

December 19th, 2025
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