New York to alter mask guidelines for schools Monday
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and last updated 2021-06-04 16:52:27-04
ALBANY, N.Y. (WKBW) â New York announced it plans to alter mask guidelines for schools on Monday.
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker issued a letter to CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky about the state s concern over the consistency of the CDC guidance on mask wearing between schools and summer camps.
For K-12 schools the CDC currently recommends a requirement for âconsistent and correct use of well-fitting face masks with proper filtration by all students, teachers, and staff . Zucker says it does not make a distinction between indoors versus outdoors and does not address those who are vaccinated.
You may have heard of the 'summer slide'. The learning setback that happens when kids get out of school for the summer. One third grade class is getting ahead of the slide and breaking school records.
Two charter schools sue Buffalo School Board to remain open
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and last updated 2021-05-19 17:13:09-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Two Buffalo charter schools are suing the Buffalo School Board to prevent the board from shutting them down.
The lawsuit alleges that, the Buffalo Public School Board âused outdated and incorrect standards when reviewing Westminsterâs charter renewal application.â
If the lawsuit is denied, 1,000 school students will need to find a new school.
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