New York City Mayor Faces Frustration with Remote Learning Technology During Snowstorm

Published: 13 February 2024 at 19:27

New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism and frustration from parents, students, and educators as the city\'s public school system experienced technical difficulties during a rare snowstorm. Adams insisted on remote learning instead of declaring a snow day, but the software system experienced a meltdown, leaving most students and teachers unable to access their virtual classrooms. Parents expressed their frustration with City Hall, and critics called the decision to have remote learning during the snowstorm \'incredibly stupid.\' Adams attempted to shift the blame to IBM, the company responsible for the remote learning system.

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