Mayor encourages schools to hold outdoor learning sessions
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to encourage outdoor instruction when schools start next month.
CDC releases new guidance on reopening school buildings
As more districts in the tri-state area announce they will go 100 percent remote, New York City is still pushing ahead with its blended learning model, this as the CDC dropped new guidelines for schools to reopen.
NYC teachers union threatens strike, calls for mandatory coronavirus tests
The United Federation of Teachers outlined its own plan for safely reopening New York City's public schools and urged Mayor Bill de Blasio and schools officials to follow their guidance.
UFT threatens walkout if schools open and are not safe
The UFT believes New York City is rushing into reopening schools and is not acknowledging the concerns of educators and parents.
Teachers in NYC asking for donations to buy PPE, cleaning supplies
With the beginning of school just a few weeks away in New York City, teachers are asking for donations online to help them buy PPE to keep them and students safe.
Mayor de Blasio defends NYC school timetable despite pushback
The city is aiming for a hybrid reopening Sept. 10, with most of the 1.1 million students spending two or three days a week in physical classrooms and learning remotely the rest of the time.
NYC going ahead with school reopening plan
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is not backing down from his promise that kids will return to in-person learning this fall, but now healthcare professionals are pushing back on his school reopening plan.
NYC principals union pushes back on school reopening plan
A group of school Principals in New York City say their schools simply aren't ready to reopen on September 10.
Teachers, principals push back on NYC school reopening plan
A group of school Principals in New York City say their schools simply aren't ready to reopen on September 10.
Gov. Cuomo: Many school districts still need to submit full plan
The governor says about 1 in 7 New York school districts still haven't submitted a plan to the state for the opening of the new school year, now just weeks away.
NY teachers react to Cuomo
Some teachers told FOX 5 NY that they're concerned that when schools reopen, safety will be thrown by the wayside. Every district around the state has implemented some form of remote learning. Although research shows children do best in a classroom environment, one teacher said perhaps virtual learning is a better option under these circumstances. Reported by Teresa Priolo
Debate over distance learning at NYC schools
Parents are debating the pros and cons of remote vs. hybrid learning in NYC schools. Lori Stokes spoke to Kimberly Watkins, the president of Community Education Council 3 in Manhattan, and Dennis Morgan, the second VP of CEC3.
Concerns over reopening schools
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that no school will reopen unless the COVID infection rate in its region is considered low. He also said he is waiting for New York City to deliver a more comprehensive plan.
Unions question New York City's plan for schools
City, state and local officials remain under tremendous pressure to keep new infections low as they prepare to reopen schools in late summer.
Cuomo, UFT disapprove of NYC schools reopening plan
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sounding off about the plan for reopening New York City public schools proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
De Blasio releases school reopening plan for NYC
With 1.1 million students and 1,800 schools just weeks away from reopening for the fall semester, New York City is juggling a delicate balance between the need to educate and keeping everyone healthy.
Concerned parents exploring 'learning pods' as new school year approaches
With public schools across the country grappling with plans for getting kids back in the classroom this fall, some parents are planning to create 'learning pods' for their children.
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
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.