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Education Amid COVID-19, Legislature Returns

Season 2020 Episode 22 | 26m 46s

Governor Cuomo wants to “reimagine education,” and has tapped Bill Gates to head that effort. State Sen. Shelley Mayer, chair of the Senate Education Committee provides an update. Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa joins with her perspective. The state Legislature makes a surprise trip back to Albany to pass a package of COVID-related bills. Rachel Silberstein speaks with an education expert.

Aired: 05/29/20 | Rating: NR

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Extras From This Episode

• Andreas Schleicher on the Future of Schooling

  Clip: S2020 Ep22 | 3m 6s

• Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa on reimaginging education, aid

  Clip: S2020 Ep22 | 6m 31s

• Reporters Roundtable: A Surprise Trip Back to Albany

  Clip: S2020 Ep22 | 5m 28s

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