Stephane Barile

Social justice, literacies & history educator

[Stephane Barile @stephanebarile]

@vijayprashad I will take this class from you.

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Yes! Power in numbers… Sign the #TeachTruth pledge!

[Zinn Ed Project @ZinnEdProject]

This ⬇️ is what McCarthyism looks like. Paper lists teachers who've signed #TeachTruth pledge. As S. Barile notes, there is power in numbers. Sign the pledge: https://t.co/r5TD1B27Ym
Not a teacher? Offer support: Speak out at school board mtgs, write letters to ed, vote, + more.

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Got to hear Alice Walker talk about her teacher-turned-friend Howard Zinn (who she called “Howie”) this evening 💜💜💜💜💜 “Resistance is the secret of joy.” #HowardZinn100 @ZinnEdProject

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This bizarre article “outs” me & another teacher who pledged to teach real history in Union City @ZinnEdProject @WeAreNHTA Looks like we need more! https://t.co/aJUsKGsRbm

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@QKhaiiii Thank you for your support!

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“My family came here in 2019. That was a terrible time..because of Covid-19, our unemployment, and the lockdown..but we were lucky because we all had the chance to learn at New Haven Adult School.” -Khai’s moving testimony yesterday @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

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“I hope you can continue to support this school which has changed the lives of many of us”⁦@angelica050691⁩ petitons the School Board on behalf of the New Haven Adult School. ⁦@WeAreNHTA⁩ ⁦@WeAreCTA⁩ ⁦@Mel4NewHaven⁩

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District unrestricted reserves beyond the 3% required will be at least $19 million this year. No need for scarcity thinking. Let’s enthusiastically support critical mental health initiatives and our teachers. @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

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The district’s ending balance this year is nearly $40 million. One thing I’d like to see the district do with this money is increase its support for the Adult School, show its full support for this community gem. @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

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New Haven Adult School teachers are happy to finally be a part of the union. We look forward to closing the historic gap in pay, benefits, & rights between Adult School and other teachers in the district. @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

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“Teachers at this school are the kindest and most loyal.” - Zubaida @zdawod1, student at the New Haven Adult School. We have a great resource in the Adult School. Let’s value Adult School teachers, because our students do!! @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @WeAreNHTA

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“As a newcomer here everything is strange for me…” Phoebe talks about how the New Haven Adult School is helping her adjust to her new home. Let’s support the Adult School, so we can continue to support our students! @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

[Stephane Barile @stephanebarile]

We no longer need to function in a scarcity model, and our teachers need to see their work fully valued by the district so that they can continue to serve our students. @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

[Stephane Barile @stephanebarile]

“At the Adult School I have found tools to work” -Juan Carlos. What a valuable resource in our community. Value your Adult School teachers, because our students do! @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

[Stephane Barile @stephanebarile]

In past years, NHUSD has steadily decreased funding to the Adult School, citing budget shortfalls.🗣Good news! The money is there now.🗣Next up: increased funds for our school & competitive pay for our teachers. @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

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Did you know New Haven Adult School teachers — unlike other teachers in the district—aren’t currently paid based on their educational level attained? This means we are paid significantly less. Let’s close the gap! @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

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Kate talks about her experience at the Adult School. The Adult School is a vital part of our community. Let’s keep supporting this public resource to thrive. @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

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Student Lisa speaks to some of the ways the New Haven Adult School strives to make education accessible to our students. Truly a valuable resource in the community. @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

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Student Xu Ying (Sarah) talks about what the Adult School means to her. It’s teacher appreciation week! Let’s appreciate the Adult School teachers by paying them a wage commensurate with other teachers! @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven

[Stephane Barile @stephanebarile]

Starting salary for New Haven Adult School teachers is 35.35% less than other district teachers paid at the first step of their salary schedule. Why this discrepancy in how we pay our Adult School teachers? It’s time to close the gap… @WeAreNHTA @WeAreCTA @Mel4NewHaven