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The second story I will share is from a student who told us about their experience at Brooklyn Tech, one of NYC's specialized high schools. This student told us about why he transferred out of Tech, and the issues he faced while in Tech. He told us about Tech's competitive environment which often hurts relations between students. We also learned that he did not appreciate the size of Brooklyn Tech and is glad he transferred to a smaller school with better community.
This student dealt with poor relationships throughout their student experience at Brooklyn Tech. Feeling estranged from students in a hyper-competitive environment, they struggled to find a community they could fit in with. No student should be forced into a school curriculum that prioritizes grades over mental wellness, especially when it creates a predatory environment between students. To have proper student relationships, we must uplift communal growth through group-based, collaborative school work rather than tests and other individual assignments.