In this class, we discuss school governance structures in New York City and New York state and talk about who students would go to if they wanted to advocate for change to school cell phone policies, metal detectors in schools, and the start time of school days ..read more

In this episode, Christina discusses the NYC Reads initiative. Full press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtM410zgj1Y NYC Reads: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/literacy/nyc-reads Sold A Story: Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So WrongAPM Reportshttps://features.apmreports.org › sold-a-story Scarborough's Reading Rope: https://dyslexiaida.org/scarboroughs-reading-rope-a-groundbreaking-infographic/   ..read more

In this class, we discuss where money comes from for schools in New York State and New York City and the reasons for the recent budget cuts in New York City public schools. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13rZC6JjvfxDNWHNahQrIti0k1dixBHTBTY4DLTCexHk/edit?usp=sharing ..read more

In this class, Christina talks about the DOE's NYC Reads initiative and ways educators and families can support middle and high school students struggling with reading.   Mayor Eric Adams Makes Education-Related Announcement With DOE Chancellor Banks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtM410zgj1Y   Helping Children With Significant Reading Problems: https://www.aft.org/ae/fall2023/vaughn_fletcher ..read more

In this class, Neil and Christina discuss special education: what it is, the different ways that students with disabilities learn in schools, IEPs and IEP meetings, and the rights students with disabilities and their families have. We then discuss things that are not often talked about enough in special education ..read more

En esta clase, analizamos las estructuras de gobierno escolar en la ciudad de Nueva York y el estado de Nueva York y hablamos sobre a quién acudirían los estudiantes si quisieran abogar por un cambio en las políticas escolares sobre teléfonos celulares, detectores de metales en las escuelas y la hora de inicio de la jornada escolar ..read more

En esta clase, analizamos las estructuras de gobierno escolar en la ciudad de Nueva York y el estado de Nueva York y hablamos sobre a quién acudirían los estudiantes si quisieran abogar por un cambio en las políticas escolares sobre teléfonos celulares, detectores de metales en las escuelas y la hora de inicio de la jornada escolar ..read more

In this class, we talk about some of the standardized tests that students in New York City and New York State take and discuss reasons why people say they are important as well as common criticisms of the tests. We practice thinking critically about our experiences with the tests, how we might reimagine what testing looks like, and the challenges that might be involved in changing the way the testing system works ..read more

En esta clase, analizamos de dónde proviene el dinero para las escuelas en el estado de Nueva York y la ciudad de Nueva York y las razones de los recientes recortes presupuestarios en las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York. Fuentes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cfA5a2hF4QKnDAEBC97BvXg88gi1mITrpKcZStcsLOQ/edit?usp=sharing ..read more

In this class, we discuss the legal, social, economic and academic reasons that people have for why students have to go to school. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1icqZkI9i04klDH25mJKVmbV76RATBtJft8OvRbjJUXE/edit?usp=sharing ..read more