Jessica Gould appears in the following:
NYC Public Schools Struggle With Staffing Shortages
Thursday, January 06, 2022
With absences high and attendance low, schools scramble to cover classrooms
New York City Public Schools Reopen Amid Record High Cases During Omicron Surge
Monday, January 03, 2022
The city is launching new policies around testing and quarantines for staff and students.
Friday Morning Roundup: New NYC Schools Chancellor, Tish James Drops Out and More
Friday, December 10, 2021
Jessica Gould on the incoming schools chancellor and Laura Nahmias discusses a big stack of news in local politics.
David Banks to Become New York City's New Schools Chancellor
Thursday, December 09, 2021
Banks will helm the nation’s largest school system as it reels from the health, academic and emotional impacts of the pandemic.
'Grading' Mayor de Blasio
Wednesday, December 08, 2021
WNYC reporters Elizabeth Kim, Jessica Gould, and Stephen Nessen review NYC Mayor de Blasio's accomplishments.
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Will Be Available for Children At NYC Public Schools
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Schools serving children ages 5-11 will provide a full course of shots starting November 30th.
Higher Than Expected Demand At Some Public School Vaccination Sites
Monday, November 08, 2021
Two hundred public schools began offering vaccines Monday.
I Might Go to England Where All the Castles Are: Kids Plan for Post-Vaccine Life
Friday, November 05, 2021
Many children are facing down the idea of getting their two shots of a COVID-19 vaccine with a mix of fear and excitement.
Screening City Student’s Mental Health
Monday, October 25, 2021
With many students returning to full in-person classes for the first time in 18 months, teachers are noting an uptick in fights — and rolling out new screenings to try to support kids.
As Young Children Return to School Post Pandemic, Educators Focus In On Social Skills
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Many students who missed pre-k, kindergarten and first grade are struggling to adjust to the classroom
Stress of Pandemic Surfaces With NYC Students Back In School
Thursday, October 21, 2021
As the city rolls out mental health supports, educators say students are acting out more than they used to.
Only A Small Fraction Of City Students Have Agreed To Covid-19 Testing
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Officials tout Covid-19 testing in schools as a key strategy to keep students and staff safe, but only a small percentage of families have agreed to have their kids tested at all.
NYC Vaccine Mandate For Educators Leads To Surge In Inocculations
Monday, October 04, 2021
But some schools scrambled to fill vacancies left by the unvaccinated.
NYC Vaccine Mandate For Public School Staff Goes Into Effect Today
Monday, October 04, 2021
Schools have been told they can deploy support staff or substitutes to classrooms to fill any gaps.
You Have Questions About NYC’s New School Quarantine Rules. We Have Answers.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Officials have said recent changes to the city’s closure policies were designed to reduce the number of classroom quarantines.
New York City's Public School Vaccination Mandate Remains In Limbo
Monday, September 27, 2021
But for a federal court injunction, Monday would have been the deadline for all public school teachers and staff to get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Judge Places Another Hold on Vaccine Mandate for NYC Educators
Sunday, September 26, 2021
A group of educators sued the city over the vaccine requirement, saying it violates due process.
One Week In, NYC Announces Revised Testing and Quarantine Policies For Public Schools
Monday, September 20, 2021
The city is increasing the frequency of COVID-19 testing in schools while narrowing the scope of quarantines.
NYC Public Schools Reopen After A Year And A Half of Remote and Hybrid Learning
Monday, September 13, 2021
Students are all being called back to class in person with very limited options for remote school for medical reasons and quarantines.
