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Extreme heat across India has forced prolonged school closures, forcing parents—especially women who bear most caregiving duties—to juggle online classes and jobs; some quit or reduce hours, raising household poverty risk and highlighting how climate disruption can widen gender inequality and slow economic growth.
A city in Tochigi Prefecture suspended classes at 94 schools following the area's first reported bear sighting, with authorities prioritizing public safety as wildlife activity increases.
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.
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.
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.
Blizzard conditions and dangerously cold temperatures sweeping eastern Nebraska and western Iowa have prompted metro-area school districts to announce closures or altered schedules, including late starts, as crews monitor conditions.
Forecasted severe winds prompted several Triad-area school districts to cancel classes on Monday, March 16. Districts including Guilford County Schools, Alamance-Burlington, Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Randolph, and Rockingham are affected; a full list is provided by WFMY News 2. Check your district for the latest updates.
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 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.
A brutal Northeast snowstorm crippled travel, closed schools, and left thousands without power as crews began digging out, while officials cautioned that dangerous conditions could linger.
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.
Snowy conditions from a weekend storm prompt closures or delays for Monday in several Maryland districts, including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County, with virtual learning for closed schools. Expect 3–5 inches of snow and continued accumulations into Monday morning, and Sunday is an Alert Day for potential precipitation.
Several Massachusetts school districts announced Monday closures ahead of a major nor'easter, with blizzard warnings in effect for multiple counties and potential snowfall up to two feet and gusts to 60 mph; check the station's closings list for updates.
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.
DC-area school systems have announced closures, delayed starts, or other changes for Monday as the region continues cleanup from the Jan. 25 snowstorm; Montgomery County Public Schools cited unsafe roads, impassable sidewalks, and post-snow piles creating safety hazards for buses and walkers, with some students facing a sixth straight day without classes.