Updated: NYC to Close Public Schools
Updated: 5:44pm New York City to Close Public Schools (NY Times)
As of today, Sunday, March 15, NYC public schools remain open. While we recognize that closing the schools poses many challenges, the StuyPA Executive Board shares your concerns for our community’s health and safety during this difficult time, and will do our best to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest information.
Some links of interest:
- “We Are New York Teachers. Close the Schools.” NY Times Op-Ed Written by Stuy Teachers
- “Coronavirus in NY: Elite High Schools Join Call for Schools to Close” NY Post
- United Federation of Teachers’ Letter to Public School Parents
- Union of Healthcare Workers Calls on NYC to Close Schools
- Principal Contreras’ Letter of March 15
- DOE’s Coronavirus Update
- Principal Contreras’ Letter of March 12
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet
You can call the city at 311 to voice your concerns and request information.
You can sign the UFT’s Petition to Close NYC Schools to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus here.