Jessica Gould
Education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist. Reports on the integration of artificial intelligence training and software in New York City public schools.
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Sep 13, 2025 • 13min
Back to School in New York: Phone Ban, Bus Chaos, and Anxiety about ICE
Jessica Gould, a WNYC education reporter, dives into the challenges facing New York City's schools this year. She discusses a new statewide smartphone ban that aims to enhance classroom engagement but raises concerns about student over-policing. Gould highlights alarming school bus delays, revealing discrepancies between official data and families' experiences. Additionally, she addresses the heightened anxiety among immigrant families due to strict immigration policies, emphasizing the urgent need for education in political discussions as the mayoral election looms.
Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 49min
Summer Friday: AI & Education; 1963; 100 Years of Flying; Helping Hands
Hua Hsu, a New Yorker staff writer and Bard College professor, discusses the repercussions of AI like ChatGPT on college writing and student learning. Jessica Gould, an education reporter, shares insights on the collaboration between Big Tech and teachers' unions for AI training in NYC schools. Peniel Joseph examines the crucial events of 1963 and their influence on civil rights. Bob van der Linden reflects on a century of aviation, while listeners share personal stories of unexpected acts of kindness that shaped their lives.
