New York City Parents, Teachers Sound Off After In-Person Classes Postponed Again
The mayor said the delay will help address a staffing shortage and to make sure buildings are safe, but some parents and teachers are not convinced.
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The mayor said the delay will help address a staffing shortage and to make sure buildings are safe, but some parents and teachers are not convinced.
Broadway shows closed March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The shutdown is expected to last through January 3.
Without federal disaster relief now, cuts, layoffs and furloughs could begin in January, Bellone warned.
The report from the mayor's office also said the number of deaths in the city skyrocketed in the last year, with more than 65,000 deaths reported in fiscal year 2020.
Most other schools in the district will remain open, except for Charles E. Walters Elementary School.
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While students logged on for the first time Wednesday, educators demanded learning stay this way.
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It's the type of training that can't be replicated online.
The mainly symbolic move is expected to save $860,000.
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