NYC delays in-person classes
New York City delayed the opening of the return to the classroom on Thursday, announcing that the return to in-person learning will happen in 3 separate phases.
First day of remote learning in NYC
Students began a school year unlike any other in New York City history on Wednesday.
NYC teacher’s union threatens to delay start of school
It’s less than two weeks until students in New York City are supposed to return to class for in-person learning, but the UFT is once again threatening to delay the start of school, claiming the city has failed to meet all of its promised safety measures.
16 DoE staffers test positive for COVID-19
The UFT has revealed that 16 staffers at the New York City Department of Education have tested positive for coronavirus.
Pair of NYC teachers test positive for coronavirus
The New York City Department of Education has confirmed that two teachers, both from Brooklyn, have tested positive for coronavirus.
2 NYC teachers test positive for COVID-19
Two New York City school teachers tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday and the district says that contact tracing efforts are underway.
NYC school bus service will be ready to go for in-person classes
More than 5,000 special education bus routes and nearly 3,000 general education routes have been finalized, according to the Department of Education.
10 NYC school buildings to undergo ventilation repairs before reopening
Independent engineers were hired to do "building walkthroughs" and assess 1,485 buildings used by the school system. Based on those inspections, the DOE slated 10 buildings for repairs.
Once-unsafe NYC streets now provide pupils refuge from pandemic
Schools across New York City are looking to show how classes can be moved outside to more safely facilitate in-person learning.
NYC parents encourage outdoor learning
As the debate continues to swirl over how to best resume indoor classes safely, many say outdoor learning should remain a viable option.
Back-to-school preps underway across NYC
New York City’s decision to delay the start of school avoided what appeared to be an imminent teacher strike, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what teaching will look like this year.
NYC public schools delay start of in-person classes to Sept. 21
In-person classes will be delayed throughout the New York City public school system by 11 days to allow extra time for teachers to prepare, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday.
Teachers' union continues negotiating with NYC; strike vote possible Tuesday
Mayor Bill de Blasio has downplayed any potential strike.
NYC teachers union prepares for possible strike as school safety discussions continue
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
Will NYC's teachers go on strike?
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
NYC principals' union warns of staffing shortages as reopening nears
The union that represents principals and other school administrators in New York City says there will not be enough teachers for the beginning of the school year on September 10.
Are there enough teachers to reopen NYC schools?
New York City schools are moving forward with a start date of September 10, but a principal’s union says there will not be enough teachers for students.
NYC education department has not released school bus plan as reopening approaches
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.
NYC DOE has yet to release school bus plan
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.
Outdoor learning safety concerns in the Bronx
A group of principals in the Bronx say that it’s unsafe for their schools to conduct classes outside because the neighborhoods around the buildings are riddled with drugs and violence. In a letter to Mayor De Blasio, educators are asking the city to reconsider a fully-remote approach.