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.

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.

Twitch to help organize esports league, provide scholarships for students at historically Black colleges

The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.

NJ rolls back limit for indoor gatherings to 25 from 100

The restriction on the number of people who can lawfully gather indoors was rolled back Monday in New Jersey as the state continues to see an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases.

Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge

Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.

NYC Department of Education outlines protocol for handling positive coronavirus cases

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have laid out new protocols for handling any possible confirmed coronavirus cases in schools this upcoming year. 

As Trump insists schools reopen, son's school remains closed

President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.

As school begins, parents see few good options

John Barrett plans to keep his daughter home from elementary school this year in suburban Atlanta, but he wishes she was going. Molly Ball is sending her teenage sons to school in the same district on Monday, but not without feelings of regret.

Study: Children carry as much coronavirus in respiratory system as adults

New research indicates that children under the age of 5 could carry up to 100 times more of the coronavirus in their upper respiratory tracts than adults, yet another red flag for parents who say they are hesitant to send their children back to school.

New study raises safety concerns for students
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A new study showing that children under the age of 5 may carry as much of the coronavirus, or more, in their respiratory system as adults is concerning some parents as we near the beginning of a new school year.

De Blasio releases school reopening plan for NYC
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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.

Parents turn to learning pods for students
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Some local parents want to ensure their children get in-person learning even if schools don't reopen in the fall.

Schools working on proposed plans for reopening
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As school districts in New York wait for guidance from the state on reopening, some Superintendents in Westchester County are moving forward with individual plans.

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.

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.

Concerns about keeping NYC schools clean
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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.

Lawmakers in NJ propose legislation to make remote learning the norm statewide

The debate over reopening schools is intensifying in New Jersey, as three state lawmakers are proposing to begin the new school year with remote-only learning.