“A Narrowing Gateway at CUNY: English Skills”

A piece detailing the limited classes for ESL students at CUNY campuses. Many students needed extra English skills before enrolling in their degree courses, but there was a space issue. CCNY officials are seeing declining enrollments for ESL students – but this may be a result of them not meeting the minimum entry requirements for reading and writing exams and being turned away. Slightly judgmental in tone with regards to the process for accepting students, along with a questionable picture of the subject of the article; a woman who is trying her best with limited resources.

“An easily approachable woman wearing Teva sandals and a long purple dress, she looked comfortable in the role of someone who makes momentous decisions about people.”

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