Talk Out of School

The NYC Para Bill and A Conversation with Para Organizer Alyson Monzon

Episode Summary

Talk Out of School returns with an important conversation on one of the biggest education stories in New York City. Co-host, Daniel Alicea, examines the newly passed NYC paraprofessional bill—what it means, what questions remain, and what comes next. Joining the program is paraprofessional, writer, organizer, and emerging advocate Alyson Monzón for a thoughtful discussion on the bill's impact, the realities facing paraprofessionals, and the future of the profession.

Episode Notes

Chalkbeat: Council approves $10k perk for public school paraprofessionals

Daily News: NYC Council approves $10K checks for teacher aides, Mamdani considers ‘next steps’

The Wire: The Respect Check Passes: A Temporary Victory Built By Pressure - And the Unfinished Fight.

The Wire: The Good, Bad and Ugly - The NYC Para Bill

Daily News: Council paraprofessionals bill breaks N.Y. law

The Wire: The Newly Revised UFT Para Bill: The Promise That Kept Shrinking

Union Matters: Real Respect for Paras