In this special bonus episode we are joined by Illapa Sairitupac, a social worker, climate activist, and candidate for New York State Assembly in District 65 (encompassing Lower Manhattan,  Chinatown, the Lower East Side, Two Bridges, and the Financial District). We chat briefly about what it is like to run for office while working such a demanding day job before exploring the main topic of conversation: New Deal for CUNY. <br /><br />>>To learn more about Illapa and/or volunteer for his campaign, check out illapa.nyc <br />>>To learn more about New Deal for CUNY, check out <a href="https://www.psc-cuny.org/clarion/april-2021/new-deal-cuny-free-tuition-and-more-investment" rel="noopener">https://www.psc-cuny.org/clarion/april-2021/new-deal-cuny-free-tuition-and-more-investment</a><br />>>To access the full back-catalogue of Patreon-exclusive episodes, check out patreon.com/professionaldevelopment

Ep 27: "To Build a Better Union" feat. Alex Jallot, UFC High School Executive Board Candidate

The New York City Department of Education serves over a million students and employs over 75,000 teachers. This podcast attempts to answer some of the toughest questions teachers might encounter in the largest school system in the country. How does the city spend its $34 billion with a 'b' education budget? What does the UFT do for teachers? How long does it take to get tenure? What is for lunch today? This show is not affiliated with the NYC DOE, but it does attempt to answer these questions and more, so skip this week's mandated PD and get all the answers here, on Professional Development: The New York City Teacher Podcast.