Q&A
Discussion of Mastro's work on bilingual education task force
7:27:50
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Council Member Rita Joseph questions Randy Mastro about his involvement in the bilingual education task force and its impact on current education policies. Mastro defends his work, while Joseph challenges some of his assertions.
- Joseph inquires about Mastro's role in the bilingual education task force
- Mastro emphasizes the task force's focus on intense English instruction for non-fluent students
- There is disagreement about the novelty and impact of the task force's proposals
Rita Joseph
7:27:50
So let's move on.
7:27:51
So during your time, you served on the task force and bilingual education.
7:27:54
Correct?
7:27:55
Yes.
7:27:55
You were emphasizing on intense English instruction for students who are not fluent in English.
7:28:00
Right?
7:28:01
How do you think your work on a task force shaped the perspective on education today?
Randy Mastro
7:28:06
Well, unfortunately, it didn't shape the perspective on education today because A PROPOSAL THE NEW YORK TIMES CALLED HISTORIC
Rita Joseph
7:28:13
AND ALLOWED.
7:28:15
CAN YOU PLEASE SHARE THAT PROPOSAL WITH US?
Randy Mastro
7:28:17
YES.
7:28:18
I THINK I DID EARLIER AND I'M HAPPY TO SHARE IT AGAIN.
David I. Weprin
7:28:20
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR
Randy Mastro
7:28:21
IT THAT WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CHANCELLER, we were going to create parental choice where parents would choose whether they wanted their children to have English immersion or continue in traditional bilingual education.