New York schools staying closed through spring, Cuomo says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York schools and colleges will remain closed through the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Democrat announced Friday that the order applies to 4.2 million students statewide. It continues a shutdown order that had been set to expire May 15.
After-school programs help NYC kids ‘rock out’ across the boroughs
The coronavirus pandemic is not stopping thousands of underprivileged New York City school students from virtually ‘rocking out’ across the five boroughs after-school. New York Edge, the largest provider of after-school programming in New York City, has partnered with E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt’s Rock and Roll Forever Foundation to teach rock online to students so they can stay connected through the universal language of music.
Coronavirus-altered grading system announced for NYC students
New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
Remote learning a challenge for teachers, students
With no plans to open schools in our area anytime soon, remote learning has been a frustrating experience for teachers, students and parents. FOX 5 NY spoke with experts about how to deal with the stress of it all.
NYC Summer Youth Employment Programs cut due to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has forced New York City to cut its Summer Youth Employment Program, which allows students to get on-the-job training along with a salary during the summer. The decision has drawn criticism from some quarters, however.
Coronavirus has killed 50 NYC teachers, DOE workers
More than four dozen employees of New York City schools have died of coronavirus-related causes.
Will NYC's schools stay closed?
The question of whether New York City's schools will remain closed still hangs in the air as Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio continue to discuss the future of the city's students and teachers.
Are schools open? Governor, NYC mayor give different answers
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the public school system will remain shut down for the remainder of the school year.
Cuomo on De Blasio announcement on NYC schools
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addresses New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New York City Schools would remain closed for the remainder of the school year.
NYC DoE bans use of Zoom video conference software over cybersecurity issues
The New York City Department of Education is banning the use of the video conference software Zoom over the sudden rise of "Zoombombing", the practice of participants unexpectedly appearing in conferences and sending pornography or other offensive material to other attendees.
NYC Schools Chancellor: Remote learning will continue through Spring Recess
According to an statement by the New York City Department of Education, remote learning will continue for students and teachers through Spring Recess, which was originally scheduled for April 9 through April 17.
New York City to give out free meals to anyone, no questions asked
Starting Friday, all New York City residents can get free meals at any of the locations that are handing out food for students.
Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
New York City schools closed until at least April 20
Mayor Bill de Blasio says that schools will be closed starting Monday until at least April 20th but he warned that they could remain closed for the rest of the school year.
Coronavirus concerns after Brooklyn school’s trip to Italy
Questions are being raised after it was reported that a teacher, 44 students and six staff members from James Madison High School in Sheepshead Bay spent their winter break in one of the so-called “hot zones” of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Coronavirus concerns after Brooklyn school's trip to Italy
A school trip to areas in Italy affected by the coronavirus during the winter break has led to concerns abut protocols to deal with the virus in New York City.
US schools planning for possible spread of coronavirus
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
Elementary school in Washington Heights providing laundry service to students
An elementary school in Washington Heights is offering on-site washer and dryer for families to use.
'To Kill a Mockingbird' performed for students at Madison Square Garden
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is usually performed at the 1,435-seat Shubert Theatre, which is routinely sold out. But thousands of middle and high school students from all five boroughs got to see it for free at Madison Square Garden.
Report: NYC students born later in the year more likely to be identified with learning disability
A new analysis conducted by the Independent Budget Office found that NYC public school students born later in the year are more likely to be identified with a learning disability.