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Dear John:

We are hurtling toward the beginning of the school year, and NYC parents still don’t have clear answers about how classes are going to work and how we can keep schools safe this fall.

Teachers, parents, health experts, and school administrators are coalescing behind an out-of-the-box idea: Moving school outdoors.

Learn more about our plan for allowing schools to use outdoor space, then sign on and call for the City to implement a plan for outdoor schools as soon as possible → [[link removed]]

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Let’s face it: A lot of us are anxious about sending kids back into school buildings, and we’re also anxious about keeping them home and isolated for more months on end.

While there are still so many unknowns, one thing has become clear to health experts: being outdoors significantly reduces the risk of transmitting the virus. And outdoor schooling has many social and emotional benefits too.

Many schools already plan to use cafeterias, auditoriums, and school office space for classrooms, so allowing schools to use outdoor space on nearby streets and parks would provide additional space for exercise, after school programs, classrooms and small breakouts, as well as other activities.

More and more school administrators are coming on board with this plan. In just two days, I received 14 proposals from schools in my district to close surrounding streets to expand the school’s footprint.

We’re asking city officials to make it easier for schools to request closed streets, get permits for parks, and buy or rent tents to protect students and teachers from inclement weather. Restarting school safely this fall is a big task, but it isn’t too much to ask.

Unprecedented challenges call for creative solutions, and it’s time to build momentum around outdoor schools so we can be ready for students in the fall.

To make sure NYC schools have the space they need to provide safe learning environments this fall, we need to get city officials, including the Department of Transportation, Parks Department, and Department of Education, to work together. Can you please sign on to join our call for outdoor space for schools, and spread the word to your friends, family, and communities? [[link removed]]

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Thank you so much for your support, and for collaborating during this difficult time to find solutions that keep kids, teachers and families safe,

-- Brad

Lander for NYC
456 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor, Suite 2
Brooklyn, NY 11215
[email protected]

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