Health & Safety
Did COVID-19 school closures lead to higher rates of suicidality among children and teens?
No, but it did increase loneliness and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
According to the article, about how many K12 students in the US were impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns?
55 million, that's all school-going children in the US!
When did NYC schools shut down for COVID-19?
March 15, 2020
Who was President of the United States during COVID-19 shutdowns?
President Donald J Trump, then President Joe Biden
5 days
Did high-income countries or middle-to-low income countries have longer COVID-19 school shutdowns, on average?
Middle-to-low income countries. They closed for an average of 115 instructional days, high-income countries closed for an average of 53 instructional days.
When did remote learning begin in NYC?
March 23, 2020
Who was mayor of NYC during COVID-19 shutdowns?
Bill de Blasio
Around when did COVID-19 vaccines become available in NYC?
First half of 2021
According to the article, what was the average amount of school days spent online worldwide?
79 days
How many times did NYC schools close for an extended period of time due to COVID-19?
3 (March-September 2020, November 19-29, 2020, January-February/March 2021)
Who was governor of New York during COVID-19 shutdowns?
Andrew Cuomo
What were the most commonly approved type of respirator mask during the height of the pandemic?
KN95
According to the article, what percent of American households with an income of $30K or less don't have broadband or a home computer?
40%
When did remote learning options officially end in NYC? (just the month/year)
May 2021
Did NYC teachers strike during COVID-19 reopenings?
No, but almost!
3%
Name two of the four impacts of school closures named in the article.
"The loss of learning opportunities, increased social isolation, reduced access to mental-health services, and increased risk of child abuse and neglect" (690)
Did NYC have a vaccine policy for teachers or students?
Yes, teachers and all adult school staff were required to be vaccinated by September 27, 2021. Students were not required to be vaccinated, but could be subjected to random testing and quarantine requirements.