Jessica Gould appears in the following:
NYC Public Middle Schools To Reopen February 25th
Monday, February 08, 2021
Officials said middle school educators will get priority for vaccinations the week before.
The Pandemic Is Shaking Up and Slowing Down the College Application Process
Monday, February 08, 2021
Applying to college is a huge lift any time, but it’s been an even bigger burden for some New York City Public School seniors this year.
Enrollment Continues to Increase at NYC Charter Schools
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
More students have been choosing charter schools while enrollment at the city's traditional public schools goes down.
NYC Kindergarten Teacher Pens Black Lives Matter Activity Book For Kids
Monday, February 01, 2021
Laleña Garcia wrote What We Believe with illustrator Caryn Davidson.
Enrollment Down Dramatically At New York City Public Schools
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Enrollment has been declining for years now, but during the pandemic, there was a steeper drop.
New York City Public Schools Say This Will Be The Last Year Of The 'Gifted' Test For Kindergarten
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The test is scheduled to be given to four-year-olds for the last time this spring.
Vaccinations Begin for New York's Educators
Monday, January 11, 2021
Educators are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in New York. Officials are asking school staff working remotely to give in-person colleagues first dibs on slots.
School Nurses, Therapists Cleared For Covid-19 Vaccinations
Thursday, January 07, 2021
Governor Cuomo says, after more health care workers are vaccinated, local governments can move on to vaccinating more educators, fire fighters, police and people over 75.
Educators Struggle To Keep Track Of Kids During The Pandemic
Friday, December 11, 2020
With attendance down compared to the pre-pandemic average, educators are scrambling to account for students and keep them engaged.
Mayor de Blasio Outlines Framework For Addressing Learning Loss
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Educators say they're glad the city is looking at how to address learning loss, but they'd like to see officials move quickly to provide details and implement a plan.
NYC Begins Phased Public School Reopening With Elementary and District 75 Students
Monday, December 07, 2020
With cases rising, the city reopens schools to its youngest students and some special education programs.
Kate Has a Plan... But What About NYC Schools?
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds and WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould join us to discuss schools news and other stories the newsroom is following this week.
New York City's School Buildings Shutdown (Again)
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Jessica Gould and Brigid Bergin break down the latest on citywide school closures.
With NYC Public Schools Closed Again, All Eyes On What's Next
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The mayor says any reopening plan will include expanded Covid testing at schools. But so far less than half of in-person families have consented.
As Infection Rates Rise, New York City Closes Public School Buildings Once Again
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Now students will have to continue school from home until the week after Thanksgiving at least.
Parents In Suspense Over Public School Closures
Monday, November 16, 2020
All eyes are on the infection numbers: if they go up, students who've been attending school in person would go all remote.
The Latest on NYC Schools as COVID Spreads
Monday, November 16, 2020
WNYC reporter Jessica Gould talks about the latest news on school closures.
NYC's Public Schools Nearing Covid Threshold To Close
Friday, November 13, 2020
Mayor de Blasio says he will shut schools if the average citywide test positivity rate hits 3 percent. It's getting close.
NYC Parents Push Back Against Potential School Closures
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Mayor de Blasio says he will shut down the school system if the city's average seven-day positive test rate goes above three percent.
The Hybrid Learning Choice
Monday, November 09, 2020
Jessica Gould breaks down the city's hybrid learning option and listeners call in to discuss.