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Utah schools suspend test to stay, can move to online learning
In the face of the omicron surge sapping some Utah schools’ ability to staff classrooms and provide support services, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, legislative leaders and the state superintendent have issued a letter that gives schools flexibility for the next two weeks on in-person attendance. Growing numbers of Utah schools have reached “test to stay,” thresholds where they must conduct schoolwide testing per state code, allowing those who test negative to remain in in-person learning and send home students who have positive results for quarantine or until they can produce a negative COVID-19 test. Some schools are also experiencing high rates of student absenteeism, teacher absences and staff shortages among…
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Exchange Club hosts deaf and hard of hearing student program | Quincy Public Schools
QUINCY — The Quincy Exchange Club hosted Quincy and Mendon students who are deaf and hard of hearing at its meeting Friday for an annual holiday tradition considered a club favorite. After opening remarks from Exchange Club president Erik Dolieslager, Art Awerkamp introduced Kate Sanders from the Quincy Public Schools. Sanders has taken over the stewardship for the deaf and hard of hearing program for QPS. Awerkamp presented a check for $1,000 to the program on behalf of the Exchange Club. “Back in August, our students and our staff started asking if we were going to do the Exchange Club program again,” Sanders said. Sanders noted that the time during…
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Schools across Oakland, Wayne counties close after online threats made
Schools across the Hometown Life communities are closed Thursday, Dec. 2, due to online threats. Additionally, Huron Valley and Novi officials announced both these districts will also be closed Friday, Dec. 3. Farmington Public Schools and South Lyon Community Schools announced all buildings are closed through Monday, Dec. 6. In a video on the district’s Facebook page, Superintendent Paul Salah said Huron Valley became aware of unspecified online threats Wednesday night and were advised to close Lakeland High School by the White Lake Police Department. Additional threats were received regarding middle schools and the decision was made to close all schools. “After meeting with local law enforcement agencies this morning, I felt it…
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Schools cancel classes after online threats after Oxford High shooting
School districts across Oakland and Wayne counties canceled classes Friday, Dec. 3, treating the day like a snow day in winter. The cancellations follow continuing rumors circulating on social media of possible violence. School closings Thursday were more sporadic with Oakland County districts more likely to be closed. Closed school district in the northwest suburbs of Detroit include: Birmingham Public Schools Bloomfield Hills Schools Clarenceville School District Farmington Public Schools Huron Valley Schools Novi Community School District South Lyon Community Schools Livonia Public Schools Northville Public Schools Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Wayne-Westland Community School District Farmington Public Schools and Novi Community School District canceled classes for students on Monday, Dec. 6,…
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Lee County Schools working to stop school threats with online violence prevention programs for families
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County School District is offering parents the opportunity to learn more about the violence prevention program used in their schools. Risk Assessment Coordinator, Rick Parfitt, told Fox 4 that it will be a series of presentations on behavioral threat assessment and management that will be available over the next several months. The topics covered will include: Targeted Violence Behavioral Threat Assessment Overview of the Threat Assessment Model Pathway to violence and Examples and Warning Signs Role of Parents and the Community Parfitt says it will take the teamwork of parents and school districts to put a stop to school threats. “In school, we are going…
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Geneva Area City Schools teachers to strike over district’s online learning curriculum
GENEVA, Ohio (WOIO) – Geneva Area City School teachers will be on strike starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. The Geneva Area Teachers Association put out a statement stating they will be on strike because they don’t want to continue teaching in-person and online classes at the same time. “I support them 100%, I support them but I hope it’s short-lived,” said Brittany Breedlove. Breedlove has four kids in Geneva Area City Schools. She said while a strike isn’t ideal, she gets why the teachers want kids back in the classrooms full time. “If they’re going to give both options, I believe they should have separate teachers for the online versus…
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All schools in South Park School District going to online learning after Snapchat threat
All schools in the South Park School District will move to online classes Wednesday after Snapchat posts threatened gun violence at South Park Middle School. The district initially announced Tuesday evening that the middle school would turn to virtual learning but then later announced that all of the district’s schools — high school, middle school and elementary center — will hold their classes online. “This will allow district personnel to continue to work with law enforcement on this active investigation,” the district said in a statement. The school released a statement indicating that the district is prepared to make the transition: Throughout the school year, our teachers have reviewed with…
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