Here’s a map of the 10 percent of schools that suffered damage and won’t reopen normally. (WSJ)
Some schools that are opening will not have heat on the coldest day of the year so far. (Post 1, 2)
The city changed its plans so no building will simultaneously hold schools and shelters. (WSJ, HuffPo)
With many schools still damaged, the week is likely to be rife with logistical challenges. (Post, Times)
Some teachers whose houses were destroyed in the storm are eager to return to school. (Daily News)
A Queens family is suing after their daughter was allegedly burned during lunch at M.S. 137. (Post)
Mitt Romney is talking about education again as the presidential election enters its final days. (HuffPo)
Former Turnaround Teacher
No heat here, and it is fridgid in my classroom. However, we are still among the lucky and will make it through.
KitchenSink
Does anyone (including the DOE) know whether the DOE is going to reschedule those five lost days and lengthen the school year or curtail any breaks?
Tim
If I am reading the state laws and the DOE school calendar correctly, it is a given that there will be a curtailment of vacation time.
The commissioner’s exemption from losing 1/180th of state aid per day short of the 180-day threshold can be applied for only if a district hasn’t cancelled all its vacation time (legal holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays are off-limits) prior to the first day of the Regents exams. The 2012-2013 NYC DOE calendar contains 182 days that count toward the 180-day requirement (there are some non-instructional days that count as ‘aidable’ days). We’re three days short, and it is against the law to have instructional days in July or August, so days can’t be added on the back end.
My hunch is that either the Feb or April break is going to be whittled down–don’t book your ski vacation or buy cruise tickets just yet!
Tim
If I am reading the state laws and the DOE school calendar correctly, it is a given that there will be a curtailment of vacation time.
The commissioner’s exemption from losing 1/180th of state aid per day short of the 180-day threshold can be applied for only if a district hasn’t cancelled all its vacation time (legal holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays are off-limits) prior to the first day of the Regents exams. The 2012-2013 NYC DOE calendar contains 182 days that count toward the 180-day requirement (there are some non-instructional days that count as ‘aidable’ days). We’re three days short, and it is against the law to have instructional days in July or August, so days can’t be added on the back end.
My hunch is that either the Feb or April break is going to be whittled down–don’t book your ski vacation or buy cruise tickets just yet!
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