New York City will delay the reopening of schools from Sept. 10 to Sept. 21, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, after the teachers union threatened a strike over safety concerns
New York City will delay the reopening of schools this month, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday, after the teachers union threatened a strike over safety concerns.
Teachers will still return to school buildings on Sept. 8, but the first day of school for children will be pushed from Sept. 10 to the following week, the mayor said. Under a deal reached with the United Federation of Teachers, the city will use the extra time to prepare for a safe opening. “There is nothing more precious than taking care of the children of New York City,” the mayor said at a press conference where he was joined by the leaders of the UFT, District Council 37, and the Council of School Supervisors & Administrators.
A three-day transitional period will begin Sept. 16 with remote instruction for all students. In-person instruction for students will begin on Sept. 21.
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