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As schools reopen on LI, new plans aim to keep students and staff safe
Long Island schools COVID plans
The debate over school COVID safety isn t just happening in New York City, but across New York districts are dealing with similar issues. FOX 5 NY s Jodi Goldberg looks at how districts on Long Island are handling what to do.
LONG ISLAND - The Jericho School District is picking up where they left off before winter recess and following the same model of daily in-person learning for students K through 5 with grades 6 through 12 alternating in-person and remote learning. We re up, running, things are going well, said Hank Grishman, superintendent of schools in the Jericho School District. We have kids who are hybrid today and remote tomorrow and it serves the interest of our kids and keeps them in school.
Long Island schools differ on reopening classrooms article
NEW YORK - The Jericho School District In Nassau County is picking up where it left off before winter recess and following the same model of daily in-person learning for students K through 5 with grades 6 through 12 alternating in-person and remote learning.
We re up, running, things are going well, said Hank Grishman, superintendent of schools in the Jericho School District. We have kids who are hybrid today and remote tomorrow and it serves the interest of our kids and keeps them in school.
So far this school year, the Jericho district has remained open with the exception of one elementary school that closed for two days to clean.
With one difficult year behind us and troubles still lying ahead, one group is looking to instil a positive attitude in pupils and parents, and get the whole county smiling for 2021. The Art of Brilliance, which offers specialised training programmes based on the science of positive psychology, is set to launch the Brilliant Schools initiative throughout six west Cumbrian schools. Thanks to funding from members of the DDP Framework and Well Whitehaven, the scheme will offer a variety of wellbeing workshops for youngsters, parents and school staff, encouraging a happy outlook and a positive learning experience. Dr Andy Cope, founder of The Art of Brilliance, said: “There’s currently a world shortage of happiness, so we’re seeking to redress the balance by instilling positivity, resilience, self-esteem and wellbeing into the school curriculum.