This edition: Journey to Literacy
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Original tape date: December 9, 2025. First aired: December 19, 2025."Journey to Literacy" is a half-hour documentary film following a Manhattan superintendent and her team as they scale the NYC Reads initiative to reverse enduringly low literacy rates. The goal of NYC Reads is to ensure that all New York City students become strong readers, which is the single most important skill required for educational, career, and lifetime success. The hope is that the film will spark meaningful conversations about the transformative impact of NYC Reads.
Guest List
Alli Teacher, Children’s Workshop School, CSD1
Amanda Parent Leader, CSD1
Melissa Aviles-Ramos Chancellor, New York City Public Schools
Jen Carreon Executive Director, CSD1
Carry Chan Superintendent, Community School District 1 (CSD1)
Amy Cohen EL Coach
Suzanne Essa Teacher, The Earth School
Karen Feuer Principal, The Florence Nightingale School, CSD1
Bradley Goodman Principal, East Village Community School, CSD1
Rita Joseph New York City Council Member, District 40, Education Committee Chair
Jeremy Kabinoff Principal, P.S. 184
Grace Lee Member, The New York State Assembly (65th District)
Yael Leopold Principal, The Ralph Bunche School, CSD5
Kristine Mustillo Deputy Superintendent, CSD1
Grauven Olivares Vice President, Community Education Council 1
Mary Paranac Northeast Executive Director, Springboard Collaborative
Laura Peynado-Castro Principal, University Neighborhood Middle School, CSD1
Sarah Pinto Principal, Anna Silver School, CSD1
Madison Pisano Former Teacher, P.S. 64, CSD1
Suany Ramos Principal, P.S. 188, The Island School, CSD1
Angela Robles Teacher on Panel
Luz Maria Rojas-Vilson CSD1, Multilingual English Language Learner Service Administrator
Rosie Parent, CSD1
Dr. Danika Rux Deputy Chancellor of School Leadership at NYCPS
Erick Sanchez Principal, P.S. 34, CSD1
Irene Sanchez Principal, The Roberto Clemente School, CSD1
Shelby Teacher, Children’s Workshop School, CSD1
Yarissa Suarez Parent Leader, NYC Reads Ambassador, CSD1
Kim Sweet Former Executive Director, Advocates for Children
Trisha Parent Leader, CSD1
Christine Vaughan Superintendent, CSD11
Dan Weisberg Former First Deputy Chancellor of NYCPS
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