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St. Louis Braces for Severe Storms as Threat Level Reaches 4 of 5
weather29 days ago

St. Louis Braces for Severe Storms as Threat Level Reaches 4 of 5

The Storm Prediction Center raised the St. Louis region to a level 4 of 5 (moderate risk) for severe weather on Monday, with damaging winds, large hail and potential strong tornadoes expected between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. as storms race from west to east from mid-Missouri; Rolla is in the moderate risk area while Quincy sits at a 3 of 5 risk. Several districts announced early dismissals or canceled after-school activities, the St. Louis Zoo will close at 2 p.m., and some meetings and city operations have been rescheduled or adjusted.

Last-ditch LAUSD talks push toward Tuesday strike
education1 month ago

Last-ditch LAUSD talks push toward Tuesday strike

Negotiations for Los Angeles Unified's three major unions ran past midnight, leaving families and 390,000 students unsure as a Tuesday strike could shut schools. Two unions—United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters 2010—reached tentative deals, while Local 99 SEIU members continued bargaining for about 30,000 support staff, with contingency plans for families.

Foot-deep Snow Shuts Minnesota Schools, Triggers Travel Warnings and Flight Cancellations
local2 months ago

Foot-deep Snow Shuts Minnesota Schools, Triggers Travel Warnings and Flight Cancellations

A weekend blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow on southern Minnesota, prompting St. Paul Public Schools to cancel all in-person classes and Minneapolis Public Schools to declare a severe weather day with pre-K–5 students off and older students on an e-learning day; state officials issued a no-travel advisory in southern Minnesota, Gov. Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency operations, and MSP canceled hundreds of flights as snow emergencies spread across the region.

Portland Public Schools Weighs Closing Up to 10 Schools by 2027–28
education2 months ago

Portland Public Schools Weighs Closing Up to 10 Schools by 2027–28

Portland Public Schools plans to close five to ten of its 74 elementary, K–8, middle, and alternative schools by the start of the 2027–28 school year, citing a 12% enrollment drop since 2018–19 and projections of further declines. A timeline calls for family engagement through spring, summer, and fall 2026, with Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong to present a recommendation to the school board by late fall 2026 and board approval by year’s end. Closures would be part of a broader effort to optimize resources and school communities, with decisions influenced by future housing patterns and facility concerns; officials note that savings are unlikely to be substantial unless staffing is reduced.

Boston Prepares for Nor'easter as Schools Close and Snow Protocols Activate
local3 months ago

Boston Prepares for Nor'easter as Schools Close and Snow Protocols Activate

After a nor'easter dumps roughly 15 inches of snow, Boston Public Schools are closed for Tuesday, Feb. 24 to give crews time to clear sidewalks and widen roadways; a snow emergency and parking ban remain in effect until 6 p.m. that day. Libraries, senior centers, and BCYF facilities reopen at noon on Feb. 24; other city buildings keep normal hours. Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day. Space savers must be removed within 48 hours after the end of the emergency, with extra rules in the South End and Bay Village. Shelters run 24/7 with outreach and amnesty measures when temperatures fall below freezing; residents should call 911 for emergencies or 311 for non-emergencies.

SF school leaders join teachers in sympathy strike, risking Monday closures
education3 months ago

SF school leaders join teachers in sympathy strike, risking Monday closures

San Francisco public schools could close on Monday as teachers strike, after 253 principals, assistant principals, program administrators and supervisors authorized a sympathy strike, with SEIU 1021 custodians and clerks joining in. Superintendent Maria Su said closures would occur if teachers walk out, and meals and after-school programs would shift to third-party sites. The district says its bargaining offers (two health-benefit options that aren’t fully funded plus a 6% raise over three years) were rejected by the teachers’ union, which also declined to meet this morning. A Saturday bargaining session is planned as both sides push to reach a deal, while administrators emphasize that keeping schools open safely would be impossible during a strike.