“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 [...]
Today, Governor Cuomo announced the state’s criteria for regional school reopenings. Schools will open if the region is in Phase IV and the daily infection rate remains below 5% or lower using a 14-day average since PAUSE was lifted The [...]
New York has lost a fierce and dedicated advocate for Black, Brown and poor communities. His belief that all children deserve quality education fueled his challenges to the educational establishment and demand that they are held accountable. The legacy of [...]
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