New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he's in talks with teachers union leadership and will consider a temporary remote learning option, less than a week after saying virtual lessons had not been effective earlier in the pandemic.
"I am working closely with the president of the UFT. And we will find the right way to educate our children in a very safe environment and if we're able to put in place a temporarily remote option, we're welcome to do so," Adams said during a news conference. He added that while he's willing to talk with teachers union leadership about a remote learning option, his goal remains to keep children in school.
6% of New York City students have tested positive for Covid-19, according to sample testing from the New York City Department of Education released Thursday. The testing, which includes only about 23% of the city schools, is a sample snapshot that was taken during a 24-hour period Wednesday, according to the data. Only about 77% of students reported to school Wednesday, according to the same data.
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