New York City Tuesday delayed its public school opening as the teachers union threatened to strike over lack of clarity around health and safety precautions and class preparations.
Given the city and state’s under control Covid-19 numbers, the nation’s largest school district had planned to open in-person Sept. 10 with a blended approach. But constituencies involved, including parents, had a raft of outstanding questions and concerns and asked for more time. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a delay to 21st. He was joined at a briefing by officials from the teachers’ and principals’ unions.
School staff reports to work the day after Labor Day and teachers will begin preparing classrooms on September 10th. Students will begin remote learning starting on September 16th for three days.
“Resolution has been found in a constructive spirit,” Mayor de Blasio said. “We’ve come to an agreement to move forward.”
“Teachers who usually...
Given the city and state’s under control Covid-19 numbers, the nation’s largest school district had planned to open in-person Sept. 10 with a blended approach. But constituencies involved, including parents, had a raft of outstanding questions and concerns and asked for more time. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a delay to 21st. He was joined at a briefing by officials from the teachers’ and principals’ unions.
School staff reports to work the day after Labor Day and teachers will begin preparing classrooms on September 10th. Students will begin remote learning starting on September 16th for three days.
“Resolution has been found in a constructive spirit,” Mayor de Blasio said. “We’ve come to an agreement to move forward.”
“Teachers who usually...
- 9/1/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
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