With school year approaching, at least one more NYC official appeals for remote option
per AM New York: https://www.amny.com/news/as-the-start-of-school-inches-closer-at-least-one-more-elected-as-voiced-support-for-a-remote-option/
"As the coronavirus’ delta variant continues to spread across the state, some families are growing increasingly worried about sending their children back into public school classrooms and have some calling for a remote option to be offered this fall.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter have pledged to fully reopen schools without remote learning.
Although the Department of Education is considering offering a remote option for students with immunocompromised family members, the New York Post reported, some families and now some elected officials are urging City officials to expand that option. Here is a list of which elected officials so far support offering a remote option for students this upcoming school year:"
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Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
The outgoing borough president sent a letter to Chancellor Porter requesting that she reconsider the City’s decision to do away with remote learning this year. The letter was also sent to all of Brewer’s fellow borough presidents and the city’s executive superintendents.
“The option may be needed for the entire school year. However, having an option in place for at least the first half of the year is a prudent response to family and community requests,” Brewer wrote.” In addition, we are in a different place in the battle against COVID-19 than we were when it was first announced that there would be no remote option for the upcoming school year.”
Brooklyn City Councilmember Mark Treyger
"The option should be run centrally, in contrast to last year when every school was responsible for designing and rolling out their own remote option for students."
Congressmember Ritchie Torres
“No one cares more about the health and safety of children more than parents do and if you conclude the best model for your child is remote learning rather than in-person instruction then the DOE and the mayor should respect that decision,” Torres said. ” Please consider me a partner in advocating for a flexible hybrid model.”
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