As COVID threatens another school year, NYC teachers head door-to-door to build confidence with parents
A muffled “hello?” came through the crackling intercom of a low-slung apartment building. Leidy Rodriguez, standing at the doorstep outside, perked up.
“Hi!” she projected through her bright yellow bumblebee mask. “I’m a special education teacher at the elementary school up the block, and I was wondering if you have a few minutes to speak to me?”
A pause on the other side. Then, a skeptical-sounding voice said she’d be down. Rodriguez scrunched up her shoulders and let out a little excited squeal.