Chancellor David Banks acknowledged that New York schools must improve their communication with parents during emergencies, stating, 'While we see all the reasons to do it, now is not the time to do it.' His comments reflect concerns about parents needing to contact their children during crises, which influenced the decision to delay any phone bans.
Following a recent incident at Louis D. Brandeis High School, where parents were left uninformed during a lockdown, Banks emphasized, 'That's a major problem for us. We have to figure out how we fix those things before we go into a full on restriction of phones.' This highlights the need for enhanced communication protocols before implementing significant policy changes.
A Department of Education spokesperson stated, 'It was determined that the schools on the Brandeis campus did not inform families in a timely manner, which led to a retraining of all superintendents and further retraining of principals to be scheduled.' This signifies the commitment to improve communication systems as a priority in light of recent events.
Banks had previously indicated the intention to institute a phone ban in 'Big Apple schools,' reflecting a systematic approach to address concerns over student safety and communication. However, the recent emergency response shortcomings prompted a reevaluation of this strategy.
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