Education
Who is supposed to watch kids when they’re not in school and other logistical questions remain unresolved.
Mayor Bill de Blasio may be allowing schools to teach in streets and parks, but it’s unclear how outdoor classes could be set up.
Plans for schooling in a pandemic is hard, but mistakes with special education can have dire consequences.
Each district is trying its own unique way to safely reopen.
The powerful teachers union casts doubt on whether New York City schools will open on time.
Health experts say major school renovations and more robust coronavirus testing would likely be needed.
Each region in the state would have to keep coronavirus infections low to keep schools open.
With remote learning likely to continue, can New York finally get students connected?
This isn’t the first time during the pandemic that the governor has rebuffed one of the mayor’s ideas.
Committee chairs from the state Senate and NY City Council object.
