There are mountains of data available online about New York City public schools if you know where to look. But for many parents, finding that data, deciding which parts are important, and figuring out what they tell you is overwhelming — especially when there are so many schools to choose from. The City Reporter teamed up with Chalkbeat to publish this guide for parents about how to vet New York City schools like an education reporter.
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