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Council Member Rita C. Joseph opens oversight hearing on remote learning failures in NYC public schools

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    Council Member Rita C. Joseph, Chair of the Education Committee, addresses the remote learning challenges faced by New York City Public Schools during a snowstorm.

    • Joseph welcomes attendees to the oversight hearing and acknowledges those testifying remotely.
    • She highlights issues encountered with online learning platforms including Google Classroom, Chromebooks, and Zoom, on February 13.
    • Joseph mentions the Department of Education's (DOE) claim of preparedness yet notes failures during implementation, attributing some to IBM.
    • The lack of a permanent Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the DOE and the recent appointment of a new CIO, Shaquille, is discussed.
    • The hearing aims to examine DOE's preparation, response to the challenges of remote learning, and explore solutions for future incidents.