Talk Out of School

Bronx parents advocate for the option of remote learning in the fall & Ross Barkan on what the results of the primaries mean for NYC schools

Episode Summary

Leonie spoke with Farah Despeignes, President of the Community Education Council in District 8 and the Bronx Parent Leaders Advocacy Group, about their campaign to ensure there is a remote learning option for students next year, and schools are made safe and supportive for students who attend in person. Then she interviewed political reporter Ross Barkan about his new book on Gov. Cuomo, and what the results of the primary elections mean for our schools.

Episode Notes

Resources:

• Class Size Matters’ video on why class sizes should be reduced in NYC schools
• Bronx Parent Leaders Advocacy Group Facebook page
• The group’s concerns and a Chalkbeat article on their advocacy.
• Ross Barkan’s new book, The Prince: Andrew Cuomo, Coronavirus, and the Fall of New York
• Ross Barkan's newsletter, Political Currents