New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is considering a run for president, addresses a gathering of people during a meet and greet event hosted by the Asian & Latino Coalition on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Des Moines. 0224 Billdeblasio 02 Jpg
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that when it comes to bringing students back into high schools, “we are ready to go.” Mayor de Blasio said at a virtual briefing Monday that it is a crucial piece of the city’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Public high schools will reopen for in-person learning on March 22 after being closed since November.
UPDATE: NYC high school buildings will reopen for in-person learning beginning Monday, March 22, 2021. Your child’s school will contact you with your student’s specific in-person schedule. Learn more at https://t.co/wSuxZ4TLdg. pic.twitter.com/Z7ynfTT8GT
— NYC Public Schools (@NYCSchools) March 8, 2021
Officials say about half will provide in-school instruction to all or most of their students five days a week. The others will offer hybrid instruction. High school sports will also resume. Competitive play will start in May.
