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New York City Schools Delay In-Person Instruction for Second Time – The Wall Street Journal

Just days before New York City schools were supposed to start, families faced another curveball Thursday as officials delayed opening for in-person classes—for the second time. While many educators were relieved to get more time to prepare, parents rushed to rearrange child care and work schedules. Principals held emergency meetings to update families, with emotions…

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Published on September 26, 2020

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Just days before New York City schools were supposed to start, families faced another curveball Thursday as officials delayed opening for in-person classes—for the second time.

While many educators were relieved to get more time to prepare, parents rushed to rearrange child care and work schedules. Principals held emergency meetings to update families, with emotions already running high as a result of the new coronavirus pandemic.