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.

School reopening debate in New Jersey
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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.

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. 

Will NYC schools reopen?
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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.

Long Island lawmaker hosts internship program via Zoom

Josh Lafazan was one of the youngest legislators in New York when he was elected and now he is inspiring kids of Gen Z.

NJ says students don't have to go back to school if they don't want to

New Jersey officials have provided more details on the reopening of schools this fall, including that parents will be allowed to opt out their children from in-person learning without having to demonstrate a risk of illness or other special circumstance.

Westchester school re-closes after positive COVID-19 test

As we gear up for the return of school, the experience of one school in Westchester County is adding to the back-to-school debate.

Westchester school re-closes after positive COVID-19 test
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As we gear up for the return of school, the experience of one school in Westchester County is adding to the back-to-school debate.

CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'

The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.

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.

Parents urge NYC to consider outdoor classes for students
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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.