NYC schools chancellor engages in virtual art, music classes with Staten Island kids
Updated Jan 26, 2021;
Posted Jan 26, 2021
City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza joined two Google Meet classrooms at PS 29 in Castleton Corners. This photo shows the chancellor in a virtual art class with teacher Zach Lombardi and his students. He is showing off his paper sculpture he made. (Staten Island Advance/Screenshot by Annalise Knudson)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Educators across Staten Island have been finding new ways to engage their students in remote learning since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza was able to see firsthand how those educators are giving music and art lessons virtually.
NYC shortens quarantine period for school staff, students to 10 days, report says
Updated Jan 05, 2021;
Posted Jan 05, 2021
The New York City Department of Education shortened the quarantine period for public school staff and students who may have been exposed to the coronavirus from 14 days to 10 days, according to a recent report. (Staten Island Advance file photos)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) shortened the quarantine period for public school staff and students who may have been exposed to the coronavirus (COVID-19) from 14 days to 10 days, according to a report from the New York Daily News.
Which NYC education issues are worth watching in state’s new legislative session?
Updated Jan 06, 2021;
Posted Jan 06, 2021
Several issues are expected to be discussed during Albany s new legislative session, like mayoral control and finances. (SILive.com, MLive.com, Associated Press)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – When the new legislative session starts Wednesday for New York State lawmakers, several issues will be on the table, including education.
As New York faces a $60 billion budget gap over the next four years, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that there could be 20% in education cuts if more federal coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic dollars aren’t received.
Matteo to NYC: Reconsider middle school application changes that ‘discourage excellence’
Updated Dec 20, 2020;
Posted Dec 20, 2020
Councilman Steven Matteo is calling for the mayor and schools chancellor to reconsider admissions changes for competitive middle schools. (Staten Island Advance/Annalise Knudson)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. After New York City announced sweeping changes to the city’s specialized high school and competitive middle school application process on Friday, Councilman Steve Matteo (R-Mid-Island) is asking Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza to reconsider the new screening policy for middle school applications.
In a letter to the mayor and chancellor, Matteo is asking for the city to reconsider the middle school application screening policy and seek an alternative screening option, such as the city is doing for high school applications.