Talk Out of School

The Importance of the Upcoming Elections For Our Schools and the DOE’s Plans For Next Year

Episode Summary

Leonie spoke with Naila Rosario, President of NYC Kids PAC, about the conference they’re holding on Sat. May 22 to elicit parent views on how the additional $8B in state and federal funds should be spent, and the importance of the upcoming city elections for the future of our schools. Then she interviewed Amy Zimmer, Bureau Chief of Chalkbeat NY, on what we know and don’t know about the DOE’s plans for summer school and the reopening of schools next year.

Episode Notes

Resources:

• Registration for NYC Kids PAC Parent Action Conference co-sponsored with Class Size Matters
• NYC Kids PAC website
• Information on voting in NYC with deadlines for registration etc.