Betty Rosa has been elected permanent commissioner of education after a national search

kylenebeers.com/blog/2021/02/2…

is the “our kids are behind” argument valid to justify extra measures, or is it reflective of a distorted educational value system? (see prior tweet) washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/…

DOH wrapping up review of CDC 3-foot guidance within a week, Cuomo said today in response to Q from Tyler Brown of 13 WHAM in Rochester. “This is not easy,” Cuomo said.

Cuomo announces budget deal: “School Aid: $29.5 billion, a $3 billion increase”

NYS updates distancing guidance to be consistent with CDC governor.ny.gov/sites/default/…

NYSSBA members, check your email for info on new NYSDOH guidance on social distancing in schools

Gov. Cuomo releases graduation guidance coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/d…

From Orange County HS Principals: youtu.be/2QUk1UxOFQg

In this surprisingly entertaining 10 minute video (with good lighting and sound), principals in Orange County NY play up rivalries before articulating a unifying message

From Gov:Dear Educators and School Leaders, I wanted to clarify the mask policy for tomorrow June 7, 2021.  Masks are still required. (omitted material) Thank you for all your work this year. Sincerely, Dan Fuller Deputy Secretary for Education

Omitted from prior tweet for space: “Dr. Zucker’s letter to the CDC gave them until Monday to respond. We expect to update the existing guidance tomorrow.  However, at this point masks are still required.”

note that “tomorrow “ in Dan Fuller’s letter from Governor’s office meant today, June 7…his letter was provided to NYSSBA at 9:58 p.m. Sunday

SED says it shares school leaders’ frustration that state health official have not put out reopening guidance on masks, distancing etc. Commissioner Rosa says state guidance probably will track CDC guidance.

cuomo at 9:49 am today

NYSDOH mandates masks.. see On Board Extra

gov’s office says there is no six foot requirement despite what DOH staff said Friday. Removes a major concern about lunchroom seating. see On Board Extra

SED says mask mandate remains in place for schools despite judge saying it’s unconstitutional and can only be put in effect by the Legislature. Reason: Hochul plans an immediate appeal, which would stay the ruling