New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio just announced all schools there will be closed until April 20th in response to COVID-19. He says in press conference that they may not reopen this school year.
Meanwhile, some Tennessee school districts are extending Spring Break to address the issue.
And, the Commissioner of Education in Tennessee is insisting that the state’s failed TNReady tests continue.
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https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/health-&-safety/School%20Closure%20Guidance.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0mCAFQx2hlQOzChBuxEyKseCB-jxbaQsPA7tS7uqTbRmLNJX0-CuDHPBo
Yes, this document is referenced in one of the posts on the topic. It’s amazing that other states are taking a comprehensive, statewide approach while TN insists on continuing with a test AND won’t make a statewide decision on school closures.