While New York s health commissioner did send a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saying New York intends to waive the mask mandate for students effective Monday,
School leaders ask for guidance from New York State by June 4
The Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association wants NYS to let school districts know what the plans are for next school year by Friday, June 4. Author: Kelly Dudzik Updated: 7:11 PM EDT May 25, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. School superintendents from across Western New York are asking for a plan for next school year from the state by the end of next week.
The Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association sent the letter to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, New York State Health Commissioner, New York State Education Commissioner, and others on Monday.
In it, they ask for clarity no later than June 4 and say the best time to plan for the fall is now when school is still in session.
How far is far enough? CDC examines 6-foot recommendation in schools
There has been a lot of debate on whether there should be a 6-foot or a 3-foot rule? The CDC recommends 6-feet of physical distancing in schools. Author: Jeff Preval Updated: 6:40 PM EDT March 17, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is now looking at new evidence three feet of distancing is safe.
A study released last week out of Massachusetts found reduced physical distancing – from the CDC s current recommendation of 6 feet – can be safe in schools, so long as masks are worn. That has caught the attention of the CDC.
Higgins: Schools in Erie, Niagara Counties to receive nearly $414M in COVID-19 relief funds
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WASHINGTON (WKBW) â Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins (N.Y.-26) announced on Wednesday that schools in Erie and Niagara Counties will receive nearly $414 million in COVID-19 relief funds under the American Rescue Plan.
Here s a breakdown of estimated funding by school district
Akron Central School District
$4,035,000
$2,761,000
$3,088,000
$3,851,000
$1,674,000
$4,107,000
$2,685,000
$12,028,000
$34,005,000
$996,000
$5,974,000
$1,384,000
$5,964,000
$6,510,000
$1,596,000
âSchools have taken extraordinary measures to meet the challenges of keeping children safe and learning during the pandemic,â said Congressman Higgins. âThis has been a difficult time for districts, teachers, staff and families. Federal resources are urgently needed at the school district level directly and specifically to keep st
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