NEW YORK, NY (Sept. 1, 2020) — Democrats for Education Reform-New York (DFER-NY) Director Crisanta Duran released the below statement following today’s decision to delay the start of the school year:
“We applaud the decision to delay the reopening of New York City schools and make the health and wellbeing of students and educators a top priority. This additional time will allow educators and administrators to be better prepared to provide a safe learning environment and high-quality instruction for all students—whether that’s in-person or online.”
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