Problem Posing

What is the NYC reads initiative?

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/
 

What is the NYC Reads initiative?

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

What is special education?

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.

¿Por qué los estudiantes tienen que tomar exámenes estandarizados?/Why do students have to take standardized tests? (Spanish)

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.

¿Quién toma las decisiones en la escuela?/Who makes decisions in school? (Spanish)

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.

Why do students have to take standardized tests?

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.

Who makes decisions in schools?

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.

Where does money for school come from? (Spanish)

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

Where does money for school come from?

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

Why do we go to school? (Spanish)

En esta clase, discutimos las razones legales, sociales, económicas y académicas que tienen las personas por las que los estudiantes tienen que ir a la escuela.
Fuentes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1icqZkI9i04klDH25mJKVmbV76RATBtJft8OvRbjJUXE/edit?usp=sharing