School Reopening Resources

We must do everything we can to ensure every student has access to full-time, in-person instruction this year. That includes ensuring our schools are safe and healthy for students and the people who serve them.

WHAT'S NEW

NYSED: Health and Safety Guidance for the 2022-2023 School Year. August 2022.
NYSED: 2022-2023 Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID-19 to Support Safe In-Person Learning (per CDC). August 2022.

Why are parents sending kids back to school?

Kids always learn better in classrooms with hands-on instruction than online.
More social interaction means kids are happier, healthier and learn better.
Extracurricular activities mean well-rounded kids.
Doctors and health advisors say schools are safe while health protocols are in place and experts are monitoring everything.

State and Federal Guidance

- NYSED: Health and Safety Guide for the 2021-2022 School Year

- CDC: Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
Webinar: How to Use Ventilation to Protect the School Community

NYSUT and CSEA are teaming up to bring you a new webinar on ventilation in schools and how it can help lower the risk of COVID-19.
Classroom Temperature Log

The temperature log has space for you, your coworkers or your students to track temperatures to fight overheated classrooms.
Health and Safety Resources

NYSUT fact sheets and resources to support our local union members, parents and students as they engage in conversations in their communities on the safe reopening of public schools this fall.