Educational Technology

October 20, 2014

Lawrence gets waiver for snow-day teaching

Filed under: Educational Technology — admin @ 12:37 am

by Mike James, The Independent

Lawrence is one of 13 Kentucky school districts granted waivers to allow the use of online or other non-traditional instructional formats when school is canceled because of weather or emergency. “Last winter’s harsh weather created a significant hardship for both teachers and students alike. Many of our districts were forced to close for several days or weeks at a time, which not only disrupted instruction, but also extended the school year for many,” said Education Commissioner Terry Holliday. “While we hope that this winter will not bring the same challenges, now students in the approved districts will be able to carry on with learning — even when inclement weather keeps them out of the classroom.” The waiver allows the district up to 10 days of such instruction, Superintendent Robbie Fletcher said. The days will count as regular attendance days and the district will not have to make them up.

http://www.dailyindependent.com/news/article_c71c13b4-5352-11e4-a864-2764aa585cad.html

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