New York City teachers threaten to strike over coronavirus concerns

The union for New York City teachers continues to threaten to strike if the city's education department does not agree to certain safety measures.

From NYC to Hudson Valley, public, Catholic schools lay out reopening plans with concerns

Mayor Bill de Blasio is trying to give New York City parents peace of mind as the time frame to decide on their children's education is closing in on them. “I would send my kids without hesitation to a New York City Public School," said de Blasio during a news conference Tuesday. 

Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

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. 

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.

Kids in NYC will not be in the classroom many days with new plan

As New York City continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the school system will implement a 'blended learning' model or 'fully remote' learning model.

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.

Having open, honest conversations about race

Talking about race and racism is so important because American history has been built on viewing the world through a white male lens.

Brooklyn teacher dies with coronavirus

Sandra Santos-Vizcaino, who taught third grade at an elementary school in Brooklyn, is the first New York City school teacher reported to have died of COVID-19.

NYC, other cities take unplanned plunge into online learning

The New York City school system, the nation's largest with 1.1 million students, took the plunge into online education on Monday, joining districts around the U.S. in an unplanned, unprecedented test of virtual teaching during the coronavirus shutdowns.

NYC keeps schools open, defying coronavirus trend

COVID-19 has already turned the lights out on Broadway and shuttered big New York gathering spots from art museums to Carnegie Hall, but the mayor said shuttering schools could hamper the city's ability to respond to the crisis.

Closing schools is "last resort," says NYC Schools Chancellor

 While many schools are closed across the country due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the New York City public school system remains open.

New York City on high alert for a coronavirus outbreak

New York City has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far. City officials credit that in part to precautions put into place by the city, state and federal partners (such as at airports) in January.

Top DOE official arrested for trying to set up sex with underage boy: Cops

A New York City education official was arrested in Wisconsin for allegedly using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, police say.

Processed meats banned in New York City public school meals

The Board of Education has banned processed meat from being served in public school cafeterias following a resolution by the New York City Council.

Students across NYC prepping for SHSAT exam

The pressure is on with just about a month to go until test day for the Specialized High School Admissions test, the lone entry exam for entry  into the City's eight elite high schools.