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CEC members press translation unit over use of simplified vs. traditional Chinese characters
Summary
Members reported inconsistent translation practice from the district translation unit and sought a short survey to determine whether families prefer simplified or traditional Chinese characters; staff said the translation unit will change only with supporting data.
At a New York City District 25 Community Education Council meeting, members raised concerns about the district translation unit’s continued use of “traditional” Chinese characters in communications and asked staff to gather data on family preferences.
Why it matters: District 25 has a large Chinese‑language population; forms and outreach that do not match family-language preferences can limit family…
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