Jessica Gould

Reporter, WNYC News

Jessica Gould appears in the following:

New York City Education Updates

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

 Reporters Jessica Gould and Sophia Chang discuss the state of New York City public schools.

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Masks And Handwashing But No Hugs In Pre-K During Covid

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

In-person learning is underway in NYC public schools, starting first with the city's youngest students and those in District 75 special education programs. 

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Another New York City School Reopening Delay Continues to Confuse Parents and Teachers

Thursday, September 17, 2020

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Elementary schools will now start on Sept. 29. Middle and high school will start two days later. Only 3-K, Pre-K, and District 75 are back in class on Monday.

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Online Orientation Kicks Off At New York City Public Schools

Thursday, September 17, 2020

In a kind of a soft launch, a million-plus public school students are supposed to be logging on for orientation before the first full day on Monday.

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NYC Public School Students Start 'Orientation' Amid Reopening Anxiety

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

As staffers race to get school buildings ready for Monday's return of in-person classes, students are beginning three days of online orientation.

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NYC Schools Prepare to Open

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

A closer look at the hygiene and ventilation in New York City schools as they prepare to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Positive Cases Among Public School School Staff Stoke Anxiety

Thursday, September 10, 2020

United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew says he knows of 16 staffers at 16 separate schools who've tested positive so far this month.

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Plenty of Anxiety As NYC Teachers Head Back To School

Tuesday, September 08, 2020

New York City public school teachers are returning to their classrooms for the first time since March as they race to get ready for the new school year.

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An NYC Schools Update

Tuesday, September 08, 2020

WNYC reporter Jessica Gould joins us for an update on city schools.

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Some NYC Teachers Say A Delay Is Not Enough To Make Public Schools Safe

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

Some teachers say they're relieved to avoid a strike and get extra time. But others say schools still don't have enough money for the staff and safety upgrades they need.

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Mayor Delays Opening of NYC Public Schools

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

New York City will require random, monthly Covid tests at all public schools.

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Back to School Uncertainties

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould gives updates on NYC schools set to open September 10th. 

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Pressure Mounts to Delay NYC Public School Reopening

Monday, August 31, 2020

Mayor de Blasio says it's "full speed ahead" on the hybrid plan to reopen public schools on September 10th. But teachers say their union is mobilizing for a potential strike. 

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NYC Releases Instruction Guidance on Public Schools' Hybrid Plan

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Principals said the new guidance poses major staffing challenges two weeks before schools are tentatively scheduled to reopen.

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One Teacher Wrestled With Remote Learning And Has Tips About What Works

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Math teacher Pedro Dones says successful remote learning boils down to truly connecting with students. In his case, it also involves purple sequins.

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Ready for Remote Learning This Fall?

Monday, August 24, 2020

Remote learning will be part of the picture for most students this fall -- how prepared are teachers and students?

NYC Principals Call for Delay to In-Person Learning

Friday, August 14, 2020

The New York City principals' union is calling for school to start remote only on September 10th, phasing students back into the buildings toward the end of the month.

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Considering Racial Inequities in the Coronavirus School Year

Monday, August 10, 2020

A look at the specific needs for schools, especially those in communities of color that have been disproportionately affected. 

How Schools Are Planning to Re-Open

Monday, August 03, 2020

An update on the potential re-opening of schools in New York

NYC Schools Chancellor Promises Transparency In School Reopening Plans

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

NYC schools officials say they're working around the clock and forging ahead with their plan to offer a mix of online in-person instruction when schools reopen in September.

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