January 5, 2021 What’s Inside Digital Equity Summit Announced by State Ed Use of Biometric Technology Suspended in Schools New York City Announces Changes to 2021-22 School Year Admissions […]
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Plugged In To Education – December 18, 2020
What’s Inside OCFS Issues Directive on PINS Reforms Board of Regents Adopts First-Ever Learning Standards for Computer Science and Digital Fluency Federal Government Extends Student Loan Forbearance Settlement Announced for […]
Plugged In To Education – December 2, 2020
What’s Inside Winter Plan Announced to Combat Covid-19 Surge, Including Keeping Schools Open Safely Secretary DeVos Unveils Online Portal to Provide Transparency on Use of CARES Act Funding by States […]
Plugged In To Education – November 10, 2020
What’s Inside January 2021 Regents Examinations Cancelled SUNY Implements Comprehensive COVID-19 Plan for Spring Semester Funding Announced to Assist New Yorkers During Cold Weather Months NYSUT Issues COVID Tracker New […]
Plugged In To Education – November 4, 2020
**Election Special Edition** 2020 Election Results See chart below for absentee returns* In yet another interesting and chaotic Election Night, the New York State Legislature will once again have a […]
Plugged In To Education – October 27, 2020
What’s Inside Update on CARES Act Funding for Schools SUNY Adopts System-Wide Policy for Testing Prior to Thanksgiving Break Regional Meetings on Substantially Equivalent Instruction for Nonpublic School Students Announced […]
Education & Human Services News October 20, 2020
Earlier this month, Governor Cuomo announced that the state would now be monitoring COVID-19 hot spots through the “Cluster Action Initiative” where certain activities will be restricted in the three […]
Education & Human Services News September 2, 2020
Lower Ed Updates Updated Guidance on School Facilities Released The State Education Department (SED) issued an updated FAQ regarding school facility issues including: Architects’ Stamps: SED clarified that there is […]
Education & Human Services News July 22, 2020
Lower Ed Updates School Reopening Guidance Released Last week Governor Cuomo provided guidelines regarding school reopening for the fall. The Governor indicated that schools will be able to open if […]
Education & Human Services News March 10, 2020
COVID-19 Updates for Schools & Child Care Providers Click on the following links for recently issued guidance and feel free to contact Hinman Straub with any questions: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance […]