School closings

[Rolltydr]

Coronavirus comes for spring break: Local oKlcials
close Florida beaches after governor refuses to.

Coronavirus comes for spring break: Local officials close Florida beaches after governor refuses to

At the height of the spring break rush, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he would not order the beaches closed.

www.nbcnews.com

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Richard

I saw that article this morning. I was hoping he would come to his senses sometime today!


Harry

 

[geekette]

I saw that article this morning. I was hoping he would come to his senses sometime today!


Harry

Apparently local business owners begged him not to. Profits over people. Same old story.

 

[Bucky]

Watching the Local news tonight And they had the NC Superintendent of Schools on and he said they were preparing not to reopen the schools until the next school year which would be the last week of August here. Said they were finalizing the plans and would make formal announcement in a day or two.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Bored kids? Online resources to keep them happy (and learning)

Bored kids? Online resources to keep them happy (and learning)

“There’s nothing to do.” What parent hasn’t heard that sad lament from a bored child? Unfortunately, it’s more true now than it actually ever was in the past, as we socially isolate and shelter in place to avoid contracting or spreading covid-19. Luckily, we still have the world at our

triblive.com

Richard

 

[bbodb1]

Watching the Local news tonight And they had the NC Superintendent of Schools on and he said they were preparing not to reopen the schools until the next school year which would be the last week of August here. Said they were finalizing the plans and would make formal announcement in a day or two.

Given that annual testing has (in effect) been cancelled for this year, it would not be the worst idea.
In Arkansas, we are scheduled to return April 20 and school is out for the year around May 22.
You really won't accomplish much in those last 4 weeks.

 

[Brett]

Bored kids? Online resources to keep them happy (and learning)



Richard

kids in my neighborhood today were cycling and playing outside ,,,, not much learning going on !

 

[bbodb1]

kids in my neighborhood today were cycling and playing outside ,,,, not much learning going on !

This is one reason I would love to have students take the EOY tests this year if at all possible.
It would give us some firm data on how important the classroom may (or may not) be toward learning.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Coronavirus Lockdowns Are Creating Big Challenges For Deaf Students Being Forced To
Leave College

Coronavirus Lockdowns Are Creating Big Challenges For Deaf Students Being Forced To Leave College

“The Deaf community is one big family,” a counselor at Gallaudet University said. "But it's easy that we are forgotten about."

www.buzzfeednews.com

Richard

Column: Sign language interpreter at Illinois coronavirus press Conferences thrust into spotlight: 'The information is critical. It's literally life or death'.

Column: Sign language interpreter at Illinois coronavirus press conferences thrust into spotlight: ‘The information is critical. It’s literally life or death.’

For 21 years, Michael Albert has worked as a staff sign language interpreter for Chicago Hearing Services.

www.pantagraph.com

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Richard

 

[pedro47]

All public schools from K - 12 in Virginia are closed for this academic school year. This decision was announced by the Governor of Virginia Monday, March 23, 2020.

This means no high schools events, no high schools graduation, no proms, no sporting activities like track, baseball, swimming, golf, tennis, soccer or field hockey. What are children going to do?

 

[geekette]

All public schools from K - 12 in Virginia are closed for this academic school year. This decision was announced by the Governor of Virginia Monday, March 23, 2020.

This means no high schools events, no high schools graduation, no proms, no sporting activities like track, baseball, swimming, golf, tennis, soccer or field hockey. What are children going to do?

Same as kids everywhere else in the states - whatever they have at home. Same as adults, do without.

 

[goaliedave]

Our schools in Ontario Canada have been closed since mid-March. Yesterday our Premier (think State Governor if in USA) said they are unlikely to reopen this year.

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[MULTIZ321]

How Parents Around The World Are Keeping Their Kids Occupied At Hom.

How Parents Around The World Are Keeping Their Kids Occupied At Home

We asked families – at different stages of lockdown – for their top tips on coping.

www.huffpost.com

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Richard

 

[tschwa2]

In Maryland they announced another 4 weeks of closure (already closed for 2) and 4 weeks added to the end of the school year so as of now schools would open April 27 (closed until at least April 24) and then go until July 17.

 

[bbodb1]

In Maryland they announced another 4 weeks of closure (already closed for 2) and 4 weeks added to the end of the school year so as of now schools would open April 27 (closed until at least April 24) and then go until July 17.

School until July 17th - that ain't going to fly....

And with EOY testing no longer required - why?

 

[MULTIZ321]

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Column: Sign language interpreter at Illinois coronavirus press Conferences thrust into spotlight: 'The information is critical. It's literally life or death'.

Column: Sign language interpreter at Illinois coronavirus press conferences thrust into spotlight: ‘The information is critical. It’s literally life or death.’

For 21 years, Michael Albert has worked as a staff sign language interpreter for Chicago Hearing Services.

www.pantagraph.com

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Richard

A College Student Invented A Special Face Mask For Deaf Hard Of Hearing People.

This College Student Invented A Special Face Mask For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing People

Ashley Lawrence's face mask model provides crucial assistance for Deaf and hard of hearing people, who may read lips or speak American Sign Language.

www.refinery29.com

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Richard

 

[controller1]

LOUISIANA

Governor John Bel Edwards has extended the stay-at-home, business closure and school closure order through April 30. As of noon today (April 2) Louisiana has 9,150 confirmed COVID-19 cases and has had 310 deaths related to COVID-19.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Coronavirus Lockdowns Are Creating Big Challenges For Deaf Students Being Forced To
Leave College

Coronavirus Lockdowns Are Creating Big Challenges For Deaf Students Being Forced To Leave College

“The Deaf community is one big family,” a counselor at Gallaudet University said. "But it's easy that we are forgotten about."

www.buzzfeednews.com

Richard

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocates Petition To Include An ASL Interpreter in White House Briefings.

Deaf Advocates Petition To Include An ASL Translator In White House Briefings

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 11.5 million Americans living with hearing loss of some kind, which is nearly 3.6% of the population. Now, advocacy groups are petitioning for an ASL translator to be included in all White House briefings.

www.refinery29.com

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Richard

 

[pedro47]

I have several problems with this schools closing events. There were a small minority number of students that were not passing in the classrooms. Will these students automatically passed all their classroom courses this year.?

Second, seniors in high schools, they will have no memories of their high school senior year. No yearbook, no senior prom, and no graduation day. IMHO.

Will graduating high school seniors still be required to take the SAT and ACt for college ?

 

[Brett]

I have several problems with this schools closing events. There were a small minority number of students that were not passing in the classrooms. Will these students automatically passed all their classroom courses this year.?

Second, seniors in high schools, they will have no memories of their high school senior year. No yearbook, no senior prom, and no graduation day. IMHO.

Will graduating high school seniors still be required to take the SAT and ACt for college ?

some colleges are not requiring taking the SAT's for admission due to the coronavirus

https://www.wsj.com/articles/cornel...ions-next-year-due-to-coronavirus-11587578439

 

[Karen G]

Second, seniors in high schools, they will have no memories of their high school senior year. No yearbook, no senior prom, and no graduation day. IMHO.

I think I've heard of some schools that will go ahead and have yearbooks, though the spring sports won't be included. As the years pass I think memories of the prom and graduation day kind of fade in importance as other events become more and more important, such as graduating from college, first jobs, marriage, birth of children & grandchildren.