With chronic absenteeism soaring, educrats still tell students school isn't that important
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser cancelled class for no reason, leaving thousands of students without school.
The decision to close schools disproportionately affected black and Hispanic students, many of whom are considered 'at risk' according to government criteria. [ more ]
London secondary school pupils 'unable to read or write' thanks to legacy of Covid, expert warns
The damaging effects of Covid on education will continue to impact students in England, affecting their academic achievement and widening socio-economic gaps. [ more ]
Public schools to go remote, alternate side parking canceled as Brooklyn preps for Tuesday snowstorm * Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn and the rest of the five boroughs are under a Winter Storm Watch for a snowstorm that is expected to bring 5-8 inches of snow and strong winds on Feb. 13.
New York City public schools will shift to remote learning on Tuesday due to the anticipated snowstorm. [ more ]
Many Schools in Southern California Will Remain Open Despite Floods
Many school districts in Southern California, including Los Angeles Unified, decided to keep schools open despite heavy rain and flooding. Schools provide basic nutrition for many students, making closure a difficult decision. The impact of the weather varies by neighborhood, so some schools are less affected. [ more ]
School Districts From Philadelphia to Boston Announce Closures and Delays
Many school systems in the Northeast and New England are modifying their schedules and canceling classes due to an impending winter storm.
Schools in various states, such as New Jersey, Philadelphia, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, are closed or operating on a delayed opening due to the storm. [ more ]
Kenya flooding leaves dozens dead after dam collapse DW 04/29/2024
A dam collapse in Mai Mahiu, Kenya has resulted in at least 42 deaths, with ongoing rescue operations hampered by difficult access due to washed-out roads.
Heavy rains in Kenya have caused significant damage, resulting in school closures and displacement of thousands, with the impact of climate change being a contributing factor. [ more ]
Spanish-speaking parents pack Mission High, voicing concerns on school closures
Parents express concerns about proposed public school closures in 2025-26 due to district mismanagement.
Community fears include overlooking minority students, uncertainty in structural reforms, and reliance on academic performance for school fate. [ more ]
East San Jose school district money problems may prompt takeover - San Jose Spotlight
The Alum Rock Union School District is facing a significant financial deficit of $20.8 million, leading to the potential closure of schools.
The district's board is under pressure to make tough decisions and create a comprehensive fiscal plan with community input to address the financial challenges. [ more ]
Republicans Haven't Learned From Trump's COVID Failures
Four years ago, Trump mishandled the pandemic, focusing on avoiding blame rather than long-term outcomes.
Lessons from COVID include the ineffectiveness of school closures in the 2020 pandemic despite initial support based on historical disease responses. [ more ]
Islington Council 'could have to shut good school' as half-empty primary stays open
Islington Council may be forced to close another school due to the closure of a half-empty 'inadequate' school being blocked by the Department for Education.
The council is trying to manage the excess of school places in the area and ensure the remaining schools are financially viable. [ more ]
A CPS commitment to prioritize neighborhood schools sparked roiling debate. Among parents and educators, questions abound.
Chicago Public Schools are addressing fears of school closures as they transition away from policies that drive student enrollment away from neighborhood schools.
The district is scheduled to release a strategic plan in June that will guide school district investments over the next five years, including the emphasis on neighborhood schools. [ more ]
Two suburban Catholic schools to close months after scholarship tax credit program expires, Archdiocese says
Two Catholic grade schools, St. Frances of Rome School and St. Odilo School, will close this summer due to the expiration of the Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program.
More than half of the students at the closing schools relied on the tax credit scholarships to attend, putting the schools in a financial crisis. [ more ]
Lately, School Closures Have Been Called a "National Crisis." They Were Not.
School closures during the pandemic have been described as a crisis, with claims that students have lost one-third of a school year and that progress in math and reading has been set back by two decades.
The distress about children's learning losses is described as a moral panic, with exaggerated fears over the consequences of keeping schools closed during the pandemic. [ more ]