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?
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.
NYC parents worry about sending their kids to school in the fall
Dr. Denise Núñez, a pediatric critical care physician, says there is a lot of fear among parents.
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
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.
NYC to offer childcare services for 100,000 children when school reopens
New York City will ease the burden on working parents by providing 100,000 child care slots for youngsters who will only be in their physical schoolrooms two or three days a week under the city's hybrid back-to-school plan, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
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.
NYC teachers union expresses concerns over reopening schools in the fall
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.
De Blasio: ‘Full Steam Ahead’ on NYC schools reopening in September
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
De Blasio says NYC schools will reopen in September
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
NYPD budget cut of $1 billion expected to pass
The spending plan acknowledges protesters' demands to cut police spending but falls short of what activists sought.
NYC cuts school counseling program
New York City is planning to disband its Single Shepherd Program.
Advocates call for the removal of school safety officers from NYC public schools
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.
What will the return to school look like this fall in NYC?
New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.
Many questions remain over reopening of schools in NYC
New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.
School segregation endures in New York and beyond
The Bridge Collaborative is looking for 50 partners from across the country, from school districts to charters schools and housing organizations.
Switch to remote learning a new challenge for Spanish-speaking families in NYC
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
Remote learning more difficult for families whose first language is not Spanish
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
NYC outlines summer school plan with remote learning
Summer school in New York City will take place remotely, announced the mayor and schools chancellor Tuesday.
Schools across NY to stay closed for rest of academic year
Gov. Cuomo announced on Friday that schools across New York would remain closed for the rest of the academic year.