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NYSUT Union Raises Questions about Cuomo’s Ideas to ‘Reimage’ Schools

Wednesday, May 6 by Bill Moyer

New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta would rather see Gov. Andrew Cuomo's idea of "reimaging" schools needs to start with increased support staff, smaller class sizes, more nurses and taxes on ultra-wealthy NYers to provide additional money for education. "Remote learning, in any... Read More.

PA Gov. Wolf Announces Closing of All Public Schools for Remainder of This Term

Thursday, April 9 by Bill Moyer

Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The governor made the decision in consultation with... Read More.

CORONAVIRUS: Cuomo Wants Local Law Enforcement to Enforce Social Distancing

Tuesday, April 7 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced New York state is increasing the maximum fine for violations of the state's social distancing protocol from $500 to $1,000 to help address the lack of adherence to social distancing protocols. The governor reminded localities that they have the... Read More.

Executive Order: All New York Schools Ordered to Close for Two Weeks

Tuesday, March 17 by Bill Moyer

School districts in many communities in the Southern Tier, including Tioga, Broome, Tompkins, Chemung, Delaware and Chenango counties, were already closed by the time Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order, directing all schools in New York to close by Wednesday, March 18,... Read More.

Chemung County Closes All Schools Effective at End of Classes on Monday

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss has closed all schools in the county effective at the end of classes on Monday, March 16, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The schools will be closed until Monday, April 14.Moss said students, teachers and staff... Read More.

Coronavirus: Broome County Declares State of Emergency; All Schools Closed

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar today declared a local state of emergency for Broome County. This decision was not made to instill fear or panic. Rather, it will authorize emergency spending and free up additional resources to limit the spread of the disease in... Read More.

Coronavirus: Tioga County Declares State of Emergency; All Schools Closed

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County has declared a State of Emergency in response to COVID-19 effective 1:00, March 14, 2020.Tioga County Legislative Chair and Public Health Director Lisa McCafferty, and Emergency Manager Michael Simmons, have coordinated with school superintendents to develop a unified plan for an extended... Read More.

Coronavirus: Gov. Wolf Closes All Public and Charter Schools in Pennsylvania

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Tom Wolf has closed all K-12 Pennsylvania schools for 10 business days effective Monday, March 16. The administration has been working with school districts, as well as state and local officials, to gather input on this decision. Wolf's administration will continue to monitor... Read More.

SUNY and CUNY Schools to Suspend On Campus Classes for Spring Semester

Wednesday, March 11 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday the State University of New York and the City University of New York will implement plans to maximize distance learning and reduce in-person classes, beginning March 19, for the remainder of the Spring semester in light of the evolving... Read More.