Will NYC's schools stay closed?
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The question of whether New York City's schools will remain closed still hangs in the air as Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio continue to discuss the future of the city's students and teachers.

Are schools open? Governor, NYC mayor give different answers

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the public school system will remain shut down for the remainder of the school year.

Cuomo on De Blasio announcement on NYC schools
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addresses New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New York City Schools would remain closed for the remainder of the school year.

NYC DoE bans use of Zoom video conference software over cybersecurity issues
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The New York City Department of Education is banning the use of the video conference software Zoom over the sudden rise of "Zoombombing", the practice of participants unexpectedly appearing in conferences and sending pornography or other offensive material to other attendees.

NYC Schools Chancellor: Remote learning will continue through Spring Recess

According to an statement by the New York City Department of Education, remote learning will continue for students and teachers through Spring Recess, which was originally scheduled for April 9 through April 17.

New York City to give out free meals to anyone, no questions asked

Starting Friday, all New York City residents can get free meals at any of the locations that are handing out food for students.

Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible

The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.

New York City schools closed until at least April 20

Mayor Bill de Blasio says that schools will be closed starting Monday until at least April 20th but he warned that they could remain closed for the rest of the school year.

Coronavirus concerns after Brooklyn school’s trip to Italy

Questions are being raised after it was reported that a teacher, 44 students and six staff members from James Madison High School in Sheepshead Bay spent their winter break in one of the so-called “hot zones” of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.

Coronavirus concerns after Brooklyn school's trip to Italy
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A school trip to areas in Italy affected by the coronavirus during the winter break has led to concerns abut protocols to deal with the virus in New York City.

US schools planning for possible spread of coronavirus

School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.

'To Kill a Mockingbird' performed for students at Madison Square Garden

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is usually performed at the 1,435-seat Shubert Theatre, which is routinely sold out. But thousands of middle and high school students from all five boroughs got to see it for free at Madison Square Garden.

Protesters call for NYC Schools Chancellor to be fired
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Protesters mostly made up of parents from District 26 called for New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza to be ousted for what they call a failing system of spending.

NYC schools plan to battle rise of hate

A group of NYC officials and educators gathered Friday to tackle the nightmare of hate crimes after a spate of anti-Semitic attacks in the city.

NYC schools take on recent rise in hate crimes
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A group of public officials visited a Brooklyn high school on Friday to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes in New York City and fighting bigotry.

NYC education official charged in child sex crime case

Federal prosecutors in Wisconsin have charged a high-ranking New York City education official with allegedly using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime and possessing child pornography.

Parents in Queens push back against plans to diversify schools

Parents passionate about their children’s education packed a community education council meeting on Thursday in Jamaica, Queens for School District 28.