In light of all the stress and worry, the Town of Marcy is throwing a (socially distanced) bash to help the first week of school feel a little bit "normal."
Under some district's plans, even in the Utica area, students will wear a mask into class, then remove it when seated. The union that represents teachers in New York says that's not good enough.
School districts are facing many challenges as they plan to reopen schools in the fall. Perhaps the biggest challenge is guidance asking districts to ensure social distancing - decreasing classroom and bus capacities significantly.
Will kids be headed back to school in September? Governor Cuomo says 'we don't know yet.' What does that mean for thousands of kids in Utica and surrounding districts?
As schools, parents, and students across Central New York await guidance from New York State on reopening schools in the fall, the American Academy of Pediatrics is weighing in with recommendations. What will school look like in Utica and the surrounding area in September?
Will kids be heading back to the school in the fall? Governor Andrew Cuomo says they could be 'home for a long time' if the coronavirus keeps spreading.