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“Listen Up! The reality is…” educator panel

The UFT selected eight teachers from hundreds of applicants to serve on its “Listen Up: The reality is…” panel on April 14 at union headquarters in Manhattan. The panelist were invited to tell education policymakers what their students – and public schools – need to recover and thrive after teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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City Council Committee on Education Chair Rita Joseph (standing), who moderated the event, confers with panelists (from left) Jenna Lempesis, Cherly St. Louis and Chanel Quintero. Joseph is a former New York City public school teacher.

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Posing with UFT President Michael Mulgrew (top row, center) and City Council member Rita Joseph (top row, second from left) are panelists (bottom row, from left) Cherly St. Louis, Chanel Quintero and Shavon Frazier; (middle row, from left) Genevieve Quinones and Liaisha White; and (top row, from left) Casmira Wildeman, Jenna Lempesis and Jason Petsch.

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MaryJo Ginese, the UFT vice president for special education, speaks with New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks.

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Mulgrew welcomes guests and viewers to the UFT educators panel, which was broadcast live on Facebook.

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A woman on the left responds to a discussion

Liaisha White (second from left) responds to a question.

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New York State Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young speaks to panelists during the question-and-answer period.

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Shavon Frazier, a teacher at the PS 184 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, shakes hands with New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks after the event.

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A group of teachers gather around the chancellor asking questions
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks speaks with several teachers following the discussion.
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A woman stands at a table and looks at three women sitting at the table

City Council Committee on Education Chair Rita Joseph (standing), who moderated the event, confers with panelists (from left) Jenna Lempesis, Cherly St. Louis and Chanel Quintero. Joseph is a former New York City public school teacher.

Erica Berger
A group poses for a picture on the stairs

Posing with UFT President Michael Mulgrew (top row, center) and City Council member Rita Joseph (top row, second from left) are panelists (bottom row, from left) Cherly St. Louis, Chanel Quintero and Shavon Frazier; (middle row, from left) Genevieve Quinones and Liaisha White; and (top row, from left) Casmira Wildeman, Jenna Lempesis and Jason Petsch.

Erica Berger
A woman and man, both wearing masks speak with one another

MaryJo Ginese, the UFT vice president for special education, speaks with New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks.

Erica Berger
A man stands in front of members at a table and speaks to the crowd

Mulgrew welcomes guests and viewers to the UFT educators panel, which was broadcast live on Facebook.

Erica Berger
A woman on the left responds to a discussion

Liaisha White (second from left) responds to a question.

Erica Berger
A man on speaks into a microphone

New York State Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young speaks to panelists during the question-and-answer period.

Erica Berger
A woman introduces herself to a man

Shavon Frazier, a teacher at the PS 184 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, shakes hands with New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks after the event.

Erica Berger
A group of teachers gather around the chancellor asking questions
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks speaks with several teachers following the discussion.
Erica Berger