“Talk out of School” radio show and podcast

Check out the weekly WBAI “Talk out of School” radio show and podcast, to hear Leonie Haimson and Daniel Alicea interview guests and discuss issues affecting public schools in NYC, on the state level and nationally.

Tune in each Sunday evening at 7 PM EST at WBAI 99.5 FM radio or online at www.wbai.org . During the show, you are invited to call in at (212) 209-2877.

You can also stream or download the podcast here; and/or subscribe to the podcast at iTunes, Spotify or Google.

Please also support WBAI, one of the only non-commercial, purely membership-supported radio stations in NYC that doesn’t run ads by making a tax-deductible donation here. You can become a special supporter of Talk out of School as a WBAI buddy here.

You’re invited: Our Skinny Award dinner honoring Dr. Betty Rosa on June 18th!

Please join us on Wed. June 18 when we will honor Dr. Betty Rosa, former Bronx principal, District Superintendent, Board of Regents member and now NY State Education Commissioner for courageously standing up against the Trump administration on the importance of preserving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in our public schools. Wine and food will be served!

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Talk out of School: WBAI Sunday at 7 PM EST or as a podcast

Talk out of School radio show and podcast airs Sunday night at 7 PM on WBAI 99.5 FM or online at www.wbai.org when Leonie Haimson and Daniel Alicea interview guests and discuss issues affecting public schools in NYC, the state level and nationally. You can stream or subscribe to the podcast here; or at iTunes, Spotify or Google.

Why class size matters!

Click here to see our video: parents, teachers & students explain why class size matters

FAQ on new class size law!

The NY State Legislature passed a new law in June 2022, mandating that NYC schools phase in smaller classes in all grades. Click here to learn more about this law.