CORRECTION: NYC Family Welcome Centers are not yet accepting in-person appointments; What we know so far about NYC's school reopening plan; What schools should be doing about student mental health; Apply by August 15 for health coverage in 2021.
A SCHEDULING NOTE: The Blackboard Bulletin will be taking next week off, but will return to your inboxes the following Friday, August 27th.
What's new this week?
.CORRECTION.NYC FAMILY WELCOME CENTERS ARE NOT YET ACCEPTING IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS. **A correction for the item in last week's email** Family Welcome Centers are not yet open for in-person appointments. For now, you may complete and submit the DOE's Request for Support form online or call (718) 935-2828 to request support. Submit a support request >>
NYC'S SCHOOL REOPENING PLAN: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR. The New York Times has rounded up what we know (and some questions about what we still don’t know) about New York’s effort to reopen its schools this fall. Read more >>
.WEBINAR. CHALKBEAT PRESENTS 'STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT SCHOOLS ARE (OR SHOULD BE) DOING THIS YEAR.' Join Chalkbeat New York and Chalkbeat Newark to hear directly from students, educators, and school leaders on what needs to change about the way schools approach mental health. Learn more and register >>
SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR HEALTH CARE COVERAGE ENDS AUGUST 15TH. Many more Americans now qualify for help paying for monthly health coverage costs as a result of The American Rescue Plan. August 15 is the last day to apply for health coverage in 2021. Once you submit your application, you will have 30 days to review your coverage options and enroll. Learn more at HealthCare.gov >>
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