Pols want remote attendance data, delay of in-person learning
City Council Education Chair Mark Treyger introduced a bill that would require the NYC Department of Education (DOE) to supply data on school attendance records when remote learning is utilized. The bill is co-sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
“Inequities in remote learning mirror inequities in the spread of COVID-19,” said Treyger. “In order to know how much support is needed for our students and educators, we need data that illustrates the gaps. Additional specific data on remote learning participation is the only effective way to acknowledge the problem and allocate resources where necessary to eliminate gaps of inequity.
“We need to ensure that every student is receiving a high-quality education, whether in-person or remote, so that vulnerable student populations are not left behind.”