Talk Out of School

David Sciarra on how litigation plus political organizing has resulted in more equitable funding for schools

Episode Summary

After a brief recap of the latest NYC education news, Leonie spoke to David Sciarra, Executive Director of the Education Law Center, who spoke about how battles to achieve equitable funding for schools often require both litigation combined with political organizing, as shown in several states throughout the country, including Massachusetts, Kansas, Washington, New York and New Jersey.

Episode Notes

• NYC Council class size bill,  Int. 2374, Track Language, Sponsors, Hearings, and Votes
• TV reports on local school protests, rallies, and push for the Int 374 to be voted on: CBS NY News , ABC NYC News,  PIX News 11 .
• Gothamist, Teachers Union, Parents Push For Class Size Bill As Legislative Session Winds Down.
• Send an email to Speaker Corey Johnson to urge him to bring the bill to a vote
• Education Law Center, From Courthouse to Statehouse—and Back Again; The Role of Litigation in School Funding Reform 
  Jersey City Times, Jersey City to Benefit as Feds Order Restoration of School Funding Cuts