New York City’s highly competitive gifted and talented programs could be overhauled in one of the last major policy moves from Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Education (K-12)”
What the First Day of School May Look Like in Two Weeks
On Sept. 13, roughly one million public school students in New York City are set to return to their classrooms with no remote option available. Source: New York Times
How the Delta Variant Infiltrated an Elementary School Classroom
A detailed study in California found that the variant easily spread from an unvaccinated teacher to children and, in a few cases, their families. Source: New York Times
New York’s Private Schools Tackle White Privilege. It Has Not Been Easy.
In this world — where tuition runs as high as $58,000 — the topic has become flammable. Parents, faculty, students and alumni have all entered the fray. Source: New York Times
Keeping 1 Million N.Y.C. Students Safe Amid the Delta Variant
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the school safety reopening plan on Thursday, raising questions about the city’s readiness to bring back all its students to schools next month. Source: New York Times
NYC Outlines Safety Protocols for Schools This Fall
The city’s school testing program will be smaller than last year, and only unvaccinated students will have to quarantine if exposed to the virus. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Educators Must Be Vaccinated by September, de Blasio Says
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday that all Department of Education employees must have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine by Sept. 27. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. will require shots for all education staff, including teachers and principals.
New Jersey also announced on Monday that all employees of public, private and parochial schools must be fully inoculated or face weekly testing. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will Mandate Vaccines for Teachers and School Staff
The new mandate will affect about 148,000 city employees. Source: New York Times
Belleville, N.J.: An Affordable Alternative to Renting in the City
The Essex County township has seen an influx of New York buyers looking for ‘houses with a little bit of property and taxes that aren’t too crazy.’ Source: New York Times
As Delta Variant Spreads, N.Y.C. Parents Worry About Coming School Year
So far, there have been very few cases in New York City’s summer school session, but some parents want a remote option for the fall. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Says Some Vaccinated Americans Should Wear Masks Again
In communities with growing caseloads, vaccinated and unvaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in public areas, health officials said. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Has Plans for New York, Beyond Public Safety
Mr. Adams, the Democratic mayoral nominee, has stances on policing, transportation and education that suggest a shift from Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
What Parents Need to Know About the C.D.C.’s Covid School Guidelines
The agency’s advice on distancing, masks and vaccination bring the coming school year a bit more into focus. Source: New York Times
The C.D.C. Issues New School Guidance, With Emphasis on Full Reopening
The guidance acknowledges that many students have suffered from months of virtual learning. Source: New York Times