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Teddy Ostrow
Teddy Ostrow is a journalist from Brooklyn. He was the host of The Upsurge podcast, and his work has appeared in The Nation, The New Republic, In These Times, and elsewhere.
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When Schools Assign Substitutes the Wrong Status, the Error Suppresses Their Pay
Long-term subs stay with the same classes and can serve like full-time teachers. New York City schools misclassify them — so their pay doesn’t reflect that.
January 31, 2024
In New York City Schools, Substitute Teachers Are Systematically Denied Covid Sick Pay
The state established Covid leave to compensate employees who fell ill during the pandemic. One group of essential workers has been unable to claim it.
January 29, 2024