Gov. Cuomo: Many school districts still need to submit full plan
The governor says about 1 in 7 New York school districts still haven't submitted a plan to the state for the opening of the new school year, now just weeks away.
The governor says about 1 in 7 New York school districts still haven't submitted a plan to the state for the opening of the new school year, now just weeks away.
NY teachers react to Cuomo
Some teachers told FOX 5 NY that they're concerned that when schools reopen, safety will be thrown by the wayside. Every district around the state has implemented some form of remote learning. Although research shows children do best in a classroom environment, one teacher said perhaps virtual learning is a better option under these circumstances. Reported by Teresa Priolo
Some teachers told FOX 5 NY that they're concerned that when schools reopen, safety will be thrown by the wayside. Every district around the state has implemented some form of remote learning. Although research shows children do best in a classroom environment, one teacher said perhaps virtual learning is a better option under these circumstances. Reported by Teresa Priolo
Debate over distance learning at NYC schools
Parents are debating the pros and cons of remote vs. hybrid learning in NYC schools. Lori Stokes spoke to Kimberly Watkins, the president of Community Education Council 3 in Manhattan, and Dennis Morgan, the second VP of CEC3.
Parents are debating the pros and cons of remote vs. hybrid learning in NYC schools. Lori Stokes spoke to Kimberly Watkins, the president of Community Education Council 3 in Manhattan, and Dennis Morgan, the second VP of CEC3.
Concerns over reopening schools
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that no school will reopen unless the COVID infection rate in its region is considered low. He also said he is waiting for New York City to deliver a more comprehensive plan.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that no school will reopen unless the COVID infection rate in its region is considered low. He also said he is waiting for New York City to deliver a more comprehensive plan.
Unions question New York City's plan for schools
City, state and local officials remain under tremendous pressure to keep new infections low as they prepare to reopen schools in late summer.
City, state and local officials remain under tremendous pressure to keep new infections low as they prepare to reopen schools in late summer.
Cuomo, UFT disapprove of NYC schools reopening plan
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sounding off about the plan for reopening New York City public schools proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sounding off about the plan for reopening New York City public schools proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
De Blasio releases school reopening plan for NYC
With 1.1 million students and 1,800 schools just weeks away from reopening for the fall semester, New York City is juggling a delicate balance between the need to educate and keeping everyone healthy.
With 1.1 million students and 1,800 schools just weeks away from reopening for the fall semester, New York City is juggling a delicate balance between the need to educate and keeping everyone healthy.
Concerned parents exploring 'learning pods' as new school year approaches
With public schools across the country grappling with plans for getting kids back in the classroom this fall, some parents are planning to create 'learning pods' for their children.
With public schools across the country grappling with plans for getting kids back in the classroom this fall, some parents are planning to create 'learning pods' for their children.
Charter schools navigate obstacles for fall semester
More than 1,000 students attend the grade school, middle school, and high school operated by Coney Island Prep.
More than 1,000 students attend the grade school, middle school, and high school operated by Coney Island Prep.
Without extra manpower, custodians wonder how NYC schools will be cleaned when they reopen
New York City's schools will receive extra cleaning and disinfection when they reopen in September, but the city's custodians say that the level of cleaning being asked is impossible without extra funding.
New York City's schools will receive extra cleaning and disinfection when they reopen in September, but the city's custodians say that the level of cleaning being asked is impossible without extra funding.
Concerns about keeping NYC schools clean
New York City's schools will receive extra cleaning and disinfection when they reopen in September, but the city's custodians say that the level of cleaning being asked is impossible without extra funding.
New York City's schools will receive extra cleaning and disinfection when they reopen in September, but the city's custodians say that the level of cleaning being asked is impossible without extra funding.
Families of every child in NYC public schools to receive $420 for food
The program is part of the stimulus bill that Congress passed in March. The $420 on the card is to buy food at grocery stores and farmer's markets.
The program is part of the stimulus bill that Congress passed in March. The $420 on the card is to buy food at grocery stores and farmer's markets.
Will NYC schools reopen?
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza told FOX 5 NY that the city's schools will operate five days a week in some form this fall: either entirely distance learning or a blended model with some distance learning and some in-class learning. Families can request all-online for any reason. The deadline to request all-remote learning is August 7. Carranza said that any family opting for all-remote will be given the chance to change back to blended learning every quarter throughout the school year.
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza told FOX 5 NY that the city's schools will operate five days a week in some form this fall: either entirely distance learning or a blended model with some distance learning and some in-class learning. Families can request all-online for any reason. The deadline to request all-remote learning is August 7. Carranza said that any family opting for all-remote will be given the chance to change back to blended learning every quarter throughout the school year.
NYC parents worry about sending their kids to school in the fall
Dr. Denise Núñez, a pediatric critical care physician, says there is a lot of fear among parents.
Dr. Denise Núñez, a pediatric critical care physician, says there is a lot of fear among parents.
Petition pushes for NYC to allow outdoor learning this school year
Over 2,100 people have signed a petition urging the Mayor and the City Council to allow students to be taught outdoors when the school year resumes in the fall.
Over 2,100 people have signed a petition urging the Mayor and the City Council to allow students to be taught outdoors when the school year resumes in the fall.
Parents urge NYC to consider outdoor classes for students
Over 2,100 people have signed a petition urging the Mayor and the City Council to allow students to be taught outdoors when the school year resumes in the fall.
Over 2,100 people have signed a petition urging the Mayor and the City Council to allow students to be taught outdoors when the school year resumes in the fall.
NYC to offer childcare services for 100,000 children when school reopens
New York City will ease the burden on working parents by providing 100,000 child care slots for youngsters who will only be in their physical schoolrooms two or three days a week under the city's hybrid back-to-school plan, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
New York City will ease the burden on working parents by providing 100,000 child care slots for youngsters who will only be in their physical schoolrooms two or three days a week under the city's hybrid back-to-school plan, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
NYC teachers union calls De Blasio’s plan to reopen schools premature
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.
NYC teachers union expresses concerns over reopening schools in the fall
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.
De Blasio: ‘Full Steam Ahead’ on NYC schools reopening in September
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.