NYC parents encourage outdoor learning
As the debate continues to swirl over how to best resume indoor classes safely, many say outdoor learning should remain a viable option.
As the debate continues to swirl over how to best resume indoor classes safely, many say outdoor learning should remain a viable option.
Back-to-school preps underway across NYC
New York City?s decision to delay the start of school avoided what appeared to be an imminent teacher strike, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what teaching will look like this year.
New York City?s decision to delay the start of school avoided what appeared to be an imminent teacher strike, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what teaching will look like this year.
NYC public schools delay start of in-person classes to Sept. 21
In-person classes will be delayed throughout the New York City public school system by 11 days to allow extra time for teachers to prepare, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday.
In-person classes will be delayed throughout the New York City public school system by 11 days to allow extra time for teachers to prepare, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday.
Teachers' union continues negotiating with NYC; strike vote possible Tuesday
Mayor Bill de Blasio has downplayed any potential strike.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has downplayed any potential strike.
NYC teachers union prepares for possible strike as school safety discussions continue
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
Will NYC's teachers go on strike?
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
NYC principals' union warns of staffing shortages as reopening nears
The union that represents principals and other school administrators in New York City says there will not be enough teachers for the beginning of the school year on September 10.
The union that represents principals and other school administrators in New York City says there will not be enough teachers for the beginning of the school year on September 10.
Are there enough teachers to reopen NYC schools?
New York City schools are moving forward with a start date of September 10, but a principal?s union says there will not be enough teachers for students.
New York City schools are moving forward with a start date of September 10, but a principal?s union says there will not be enough teachers for students.
NYC education department has not released school bus plan as reopening approaches
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.
NYC DOE has yet to release school bus plan
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.
Outdoor learning safety concerns in the Bronx
A group of principals in the Bronx say that it?s unsafe for their schools to conduct classes outside because the neighborhoods around the buildings are riddled with drugs and violence. In a letter to Mayor De Blasio, educators are asking the city to reconsider a fully-remote approach.
A group of principals in the Bronx say that it?s unsafe for their schools to conduct classes outside because the neighborhoods around the buildings are riddled with drugs and violence. In a letter to Mayor De Blasio, educators are asking the city to reconsider a fully-remote approach.
Mayor encourages schools to hold outdoor learning sessions
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to encourage outdoor instruction when schools start next month.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to encourage outdoor instruction when schools start next month.
CDC releases new guidance on reopening school buildings
As more districts in the tri-state area announce they will go 100 percent remote, New York City is still pushing ahead with its blended learning model, this as the CDC dropped new guidelines for schools to reopen.
As more districts in the tri-state area announce they will go 100 percent remote, New York City is still pushing ahead with its blended learning model, this as the CDC dropped new guidelines for schools to reopen.
NYC teachers union threatens strike, calls for mandatory coronavirus tests
The United Federation of Teachers outlined its own plan for safely reopening New York City's public schools and urged Mayor Bill de Blasio and schools officials to follow their guidance.
The United Federation of Teachers outlined its own plan for safely reopening New York City's public schools and urged Mayor Bill de Blasio and schools officials to follow their guidance.
UFT threatens walkout if schools open and are not safe
The UFT believes New York City is rushing into reopening schools and is not acknowledging the concerns of educators and parents.
The UFT believes New York City is rushing into reopening schools and is not acknowledging the concerns of educators and parents.
Teachers in NYC asking for donations to buy PPE, cleaning supplies
With the beginning of school just a few weeks away in New York City, teachers are asking for donations online to help them buy PPE to keep them and students safe.
With the beginning of school just a few weeks away in New York City, teachers are asking for donations online to help them buy PPE to keep them and students safe.
Mayor de Blasio defends NYC school timetable despite pushback
The city is aiming for a hybrid reopening Sept. 10, with most of the 1.1 million students spending two or three days a week in physical classrooms and learning remotely the rest of the time.
The city is aiming for a hybrid reopening Sept. 10, with most of the 1.1 million students spending two or three days a week in physical classrooms and learning remotely the rest of the time.
NYC going ahead with school reopening plan
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is not backing down from his promise that kids will return to in-person learning this fall, but now healthcare professionals are pushing back on his school reopening plan.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is not backing down from his promise that kids will return to in-person learning this fall, but now healthcare professionals are pushing back on his school reopening plan.
NYC principals union pushes back on school reopening plan
A group of school Principals in New York City say their schools simply aren't ready to reopen on September 10.
A group of school Principals in New York City say their schools simply aren't ready to reopen on September 10.
Teachers, principals push back on NYC school reopening plan
A group of school Principals in New York City say their schools simply aren't ready to reopen on September 10.
A group of school Principals in New York City say their schools simply aren't ready to reopen on September 10.