The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued an update to the Interim Guidance for In-person Instruction. The updated guidance was released this weekend and outlines parameters for allowing 3 feet social distancing in schools (pay extra close attention to [...]
The New York State legislature passed the budget bills this week. The bills are now on the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. We have reviewed the budget bills. Below please find highlights from the New York State FY [...]
I am writing today to provide you with an important update from NYS DOH regarding Executive Order 202.95 regarding vaccination reporting requirements. Yesterday, the NYS Department of Health released an email advisory announcing that schools and school districts are not [...]
“On behalf of the Association, I extend congratulations to Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr on his election to Chancellor of the Board of Regents. Throughout his distinguished career, Chancellor-Elect Young has demonstrated a dedication to educational excellence and equity for [...]
I am emailing now with important updates on Phase 1B of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan. As a reminder, Phase 1B of the state’s Vaccination Plan begins Monday, 1/11/21 and includes those who work in education, specifically "teachers and [...]
“I, like everyone, am watching with shock and dismay at the events unfolding in the U.S. Capitol. I join the call for a quick and peaceful end to this violent attack on democracy,” said Yomika S. Bennett, Executive Director of [...]
Thank you to all who joined our weekly Tuesday webinar yesterday. For those of you who were unable to join, I am emailing now to provide you with an important update on NYC school closures. As discussed in our webinar, [...]
Yesterday we lost one of this country's greatest champions for equality and civil rights. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an outstanding legal scholar, fierce fighter for women's rights and a role model for leadership. We are deeply saddened by her passing. [...]
I am thrilled to announce that NYCSA has partnered with NWEA, CREDO and the state’s authorizers to champion an initiative that will ensure that all charter schools in New York have access to rigorous, nationally-normed baseline and end of year [...]
Today, Governor Cuomo held a conference call announcing that all schools are authorized to open; every region is below the threshold - 5% over a 14-day period - that has been established by the state for reopening. A dashboard showing [...]