Talk Out of School

Sun, Oct 26, 2025 19:00 PM

Info

Hosts: Leonie Haimson & Daniel Alicea

Topics:

Problems with school busing and the threat of a shutdown -

Synopsis: 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.

Guests:

Rima Izquierdo, parent advocate -
Sara Catalinotto, founder of Parents to Improve School Transportation -
Tomas Fret, President of ATU local 1181 -

Playlist:

Info / Links:

Class Size Matters presentation, How NYC parents can better protect their children's privacy https://classsizematters.org/how-nyc-can-better-protect-their-childrens-privacy/
Questions parents should be asking their schools about their use of ed tech and privacy practices, https://classsizematters.org/questions-nyc-public-school-parents-should-ask-schools-about-their-use-of-ed-tech-and-privacy-practices
City Council hearings on the bus contracts, https://citymeetings.nyc/meetings/new-york-city-council/2024-09-30-1000-am-committee-on-education/chapter/long-standing-bus-contracts-and-the-need-for-rebidding/
Senate bill 1018 on Busing Employee Protection Provisions www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1018
Gothamist, School bus service is already rough in NYC. It could get worse, https://gothamist.com/news/school-bus-service-is-already-rough-in-nyc-it-could-get-worse
Parents to Improve School Transportation website, https://www.pistnyc.org/

Play

Donate