Talk Out of School

Leonie interviews Rachel Franz of the organization Fairplay for Kids, talking about why parents shouldn’t buy their kids AI toys this holiday season. She also discusses the reasons why a growing number of states including NY have banned cell phone ban use, and why Congress needs to pass the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA.

Leonie interviews Jennifer Berkshire and Laura Pappano about the recent elections and what the results nationwide may mean about the future of our public schools

Leonie interviews Rima Izquierdo and Sara Catalinotto, parent advocates, about the numerous problems with school busing and the threat the bus companies are making to shut down on Nov. 1 if their contracts are not renewed for another five years. Daniel also interviews Tomas Fret, President of ATU local 1181, the union that represents NYC bus drivers and busing attendants.

Leonie interviews NYC teachers Liat Olenick, Martina Meijer, Lauren Monaco, Kyle DeAngelis on their views on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom, and the multiple risks involved, including to privacy, the environment, creativity and the human connection central to a quality education.

Leonie interviews Ashana Bigard, the author of an eye-opening new book, “Beyond Resilience: Katrina 20”, on what happened to New Orleans and its schools after Hurricane Katrina hit the city 20 years ago.