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School Rebrands to Distance from Controversial ICE Name

12/5/2025

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The Institute for Collaborative Education in Manhattan informally rebranded as "Ny. ICE" to distance itself from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid controversy.
Principal Peter Karp told parents the change aims to prevent confusion and emotional responses tied to ICE, while the Department of Education said there is no formal name change.
The school serves grades 6–12 and was founded in 1993.

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The Institute for Collaborative Education in Manhattan informally rebranded as "Ny. ICE" to distance itself from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid controversy.
Principal Peter Karp told parents the change aims to prevent confusion and emotional responses tied to ICE, while the Department of Education said there is no formal name change.
The school serves grades 6–12 and was founded in 1993.