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Pittsburgh’s public schools will be closed Wednesday–Friday, April 22–24, as the city hosts the NFL Draft; students will learn remotely those days due to expected large crowds and transportation/safety challenges.
Amid severe weather threats in the Carolinas, several districts announced closures (Cabarrus Schools KIDS: PLUS, Chester County, Clover, Fort Mill, Lakeside Charter Academy, Rock Hill, York) and others will conduct remote-learning days (Cabarrus County, Chesterfield County, Union County Public Schools) for Monday.
Charlotte-area districts announced Monday closures or remote/virtual learning after a weekend snowstorm. CMS will be closed with no makeup day, while several counties shift to remote instruction for staff or students; colleges like Central Piedmont Community College and UNC Charlotte also moved to remote classes for Monday.
A Minneapolis high school junior, Lila Dominguez, reported on ICE agents entering her school and the surrounding community, detailing lockdowns, fear, and disrupted attendance as districts moved toward remote learning. Her on-the-ground article calling for ICE to leave Minneapolis went viral, highlighting how immigration enforcement is affecting students, staff, and education.
A Montgomery charter school, Life Academy, has temporarily closed for a week due to a contagious hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak, with plans to reopen after deep cleaning and sanitization, and students will continue learning remotely.
Wayne State University has shifted to remote operations due to a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, which officials cite as a public safety issue. The encampment, demanding the university divest from Israel and military manufacturers, has led to a standoff between student protesters and university leaders. Despite offers for meetings, disagreements over conditions and accusations of misinformation have stalled negotiations. The situation remains unresolved, with university officials emphasizing the need to dismantle the encampment for further talks.
The SAT, after 98 years of being administered on paper, will now be fully digital, with a revamped format aimed at reducing student stress and accommodating the remote-learning generation. The new digital format will cut nearly an hour out of the exam, provide shorter reading passages, and allow the use of an online graphing calculator for the entire math section. The College Board claims that the digital test is just as rigorous as the paper test but less intimidating for students, and it also reduces the possibility of cheating. However, critics argue that the switch to shorter reading passages may hinder students' development of reading stamina in the face of constant technological distractions.
NYC parents expressed frustration with the new policy of holding remote classes during snow days, opting to let their children have a traditional snow day instead. Some parents allowed their kids to enjoy the snow, while others felt pressured to participate in remote learning. Technical issues with remote classes added to the frustration, leading some to question the effectiveness of the policy.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism as the city's public school system experienced a major software crash during a remote learning day prompted by a snowstorm, leaving over 1 million students and staff locked out of virtual classrooms. The mayor and schools chancellor blamed IBM for the technical issues, while parents and officials expressed frustration with the rollout of the remote learning strategy. Despite the challenges, Adams defended the decision to continue remote learning, citing the need for students to catch up on pandemic-related learning loss and the limited flexibility in the school calendar.
New York City's public schools chancellor expressed disappointment with the technical issues that arose during the city's first implementation of remote learning on a snow day, blaming IBM for the difficulties. The controversial shift away from traditional snow days has sparked frustration among parents and criticism from Mayor Eric Adams, who defended his remarks about parents' reluctance to navigate remote learning. IBM has since expanded capacity to accommodate the surge in online users, and the company expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.
New York City public schools attempted remote learning during a winter storm, but the effort was marred by technical difficulties, with many teachers, parents, and students unable to access their virtual classes. Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged the challenges and emphasized the need for improvement, stating that remote learning will be a continued reality. The chaotic morning left many feeling frustrated and highlighted the ongoing struggles with pandemic-era education.
New York City public schools attempted remote learning during a winter storm, but encountered widespread technical issues, leaving many teachers, parents, and students unable to access virtual classes. Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged the disarray as a "teaching moment" and emphasized the need for improvement in remote learning preparedness. The chaotic morning evoked memories of pandemic-era education for many.
A snowstorm hit the Northeast, causing flight cancellations, school closures, and difficult driving conditions. New York City's decision to continue with remote learning instead of declaring a snow day drew criticism as the online learning system experienced technical problems. Several states banned tandem and empty tractor-trailers from highways, and some areas were expected to receive up to 8 inches of snow. Governors ordered closures and speed limit reductions, while power companies prepared for potential outages. In the South, flood watches covered parts of Alabama and Georgia.
New York City public schools experienced a rocky start to remote learning as students and parents encountered widespread technical difficulties with various platforms and devices, leading to frustration and disappointment. Schools Chancellor David Banks expressed anger and blamed IBM for the authentication system's failure, while some parents opted to take their kids sledding instead of continuing to attempt logging in. Despite apologies and assurances that the issues were largely resolved, the widespread disruptions raised concerns about the readiness of the system for remote learning.
New York City public schools will switch to remote learning on Tuesday due to an expected snowstorm, with Mayor Eric Adams defending the decision by citing pandemic-related learning losses. The shift to remote learning has sparked mixed reactions among parents, with some expressing concerns about the challenges of remote learning during the pandemic. The decision to conduct school online has also raised issues of equity in access to technology and internet, with the city's education department assuring support for parents navigating the technology. The forecast for the snowstorm remains fluid, with the city issuing a travel advisory and activating its winter weather emergency plan.