New York State Education Commissioner Betsy Rosa announced on Tuesday that high school regents exams scheduled for January have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the midst of a Pandemic New York State still had to put forth a budget that would somehow address the shortfalls brought about before and after COVID-19 struck.
The states leading teacher unions are calling on districts to use student teachers in an effort to assist those struggling with COVID-19 and remote learning.
In the absence of statewide action, New York State United Teachers are calling for county governments to mandate that masks be worn at all times indoors during the school day.
New York State United Teachers are calling on U.S Secretary of Education Betsy Devos waive state mandated Math and English exams for children in grades 3 to 8.