“[A] New York Times investigation has found … that generations of children have been systematically denied a basic education,” the Times wrote in its final copy about the schools. The story did not mention that “basic education” is a legal term that does not apply to non-public schools, which was addressed by DeSantis in the “fact checking” request.
Damn. This is impressive ineptitude. NY Times basically humiliated themselves here alongside the NY state Government.
You just need to look at this using the Snopes method.
The term "basic education" only applies to public schools.
The children in question are not going to public schools.
Therefore, the children in question are being denied a basic education.
And there you have it. Fact checked, 100% true, definitely don't look any further into it yourself.
You just need to look at this using the Snopes method.
The term "basic education" only applies to public schools.
The children in question are not going to public schools.
Therefore, the children in question are being denied a basic education.
And there you have it. Fact checked, 100% true, definitely don't look any further into it yourself.