When Schools Assign Substitutes the Wrong Status, the Error Suppresses Their Pay
Co-published with New York Focus. 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.
In New York City Schools, Substitute Teachers Are Systematically Denied Covid Sick Pay
Co-published with New York Focus. 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.