Homeschooling Instead of Distance Learning: New Details of the New York School Year

Distance learning continues to be out of reach for immunocompromised high school students in New York City. Instead, they will be given the opportunity to have a certified instructor teaching them at home. It is reported by PIX11 with reference to the city's Department of Education. A Department of Education spokesman said the homeschooling program has been around since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our homeschooling program is designed for a small number of children who are medically unable to attend school. We will continue the program as we did before the pandemic, and we will work with families to adapt education to the medical needs of each child, ”said a Department spokesman.

New York City is committed to a full return to full-time education. They informed the parents that there will be no fully distance learning in the fall.

On Tuesday, August 24, the Department of Education issued a statement: "Our young generation cannot lose another year of full-time education, so we will be waiting for all students in schools on September 13."

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The multi-tiered approach to safety has made schools one of the safest places in the city, according to the statement. Parents can see for themselves. Schools invite families to open house days prior to class.

When asked about remote access options for unvaccinated schoolchildren who require quarantine, Mayor Bill de Blasio did not provide a clear answer. He did not clarify what the training would look like.

Families wishing to apply for homeschooling should speak with school administrators. For more information on the process visit Department of Education website is proud.