Once upon a time, U.S. students were awarded gold stars for achievement; merit was the American way. These days, that celestial system has dimmed — DEI is lighting the way.
Consider the case of Kristina Raevsky, a 14-year-old from Queens. The eighth-grader has a lot to be proud of: Per the New York Post, she’s “published four books” and won trophies for debating. Her attendance record is perfect. And where grade point average is concerned, Kristina’s killing it — she boasts an immaculate 100.
Amid her pursuit of excellence, the youngster has harbored a dream: to go to Flushing’s Townsend Harris High School. But in 2024, accomplishment alone won’t cut it. Identity is king, and New York kneels before the throne.
The Post reports on progressive policy:
Before the pandemic, screened schools like Townsend Harris chose their own admissions criteria. In 2020, former Mayor Bill de…
