Posts Tagged ‘remote instruction’
Laurel Schools Go Virtual Tue. After Threats Are Found On Social Media
The Laurel School District will conduct virtual instruction today (Tuesday) as alleged terroristic threats made against the school system on social media are investigated. According to Laurel Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore, Laurel Police and Delaware State Police have been made aware of the threats and are investigating. The credibility of the threats has not…
Read MoreIRSD High Schools To Offer More In-Person Instruction
The Indian River School District will expand to four days of in-person instruction each week for high school students now learning in the hybrid format. The expansion is scheduled to take effect the week of April 12th. Sussex Central and Indian River High School students will be able to attend classes in person on Mondays,…
Read MoreUpdate: Sussex Tech Stays Remote-Only Thru Mar. 5th
The Sussex Tech School District will continue with remote-only instruction through next Friday, March 5th. According to the district, the recommendation comes from Delaware Public Health and the decision has been made out of an abundance of caution. There have been recent positive test results for coronavirus involving people connected to the campus child care…
Read MoreMd. GOP Lawmakers Introduce Education Voucher Proposal
Maryland families in school districts that do not fully reopen for in-person learning by the start of the 2021-22 school year could obtain grants, equal to the per-student share that comes from the state. Such grants could be applied to the cost of attending a private or parochial school. The ‘real money for real education…
Read MoreUpdate: Worcester Co. Schools Reopen Buildings Jan. 19th
Worcester County Public Schools will welcome groups of students back into buildings for in-person instruction next Tuesday January 19th. Teachers and staff are returning today. Students will take part in remote instruction this week in Worcester County Public Schools. “As we begin the transition to Stage Two of our Responsible Return plan, it is more…
Read MoreDel. Creates Fund To Help Schools Keep Teachers, Staff Working
Delaware school districts and charter schools may qualify to obtain part of a state fund to prevent possible teacher and staff layoffs due to declining enrollment. Governor John Carney and Education Secretary Dr. Susan Bunting announced Thursday that the state would provide $9-million in one-time funding for districts and charters that certify they will not…
Read MoreSussex Tech Extends Remote Learning Plan Into Early ’21
Sussex Tech will extend its modified remote learning plan into the second marking period, which lasts through the end of January. Students have been learning remotely, but teachers are able to bring them onto campus for hands-on instruction, demonstrations or practice. Sussex Tech says there have been more than 400 student visits for small-group instruction,…
Read MoreMilford Public Schools Plan Six Weeks Of Remote Learning
Milford School District students will be learning remotely for the first six weeks of the school year. The board voted 5-1 to proceed with virtual instruction when the school year starts September 9th. The Delaware State News reports that the board and Superintendent Kevin Dickerson entertained a variety of viewpoints and surveyed district families since…
Read MoreCape Henlopen School District Will Start With Hybrid Instruction
Schools in the Cape Henlopen School District will start the new academic year with a hybrid format. The Cape Gazette reports that the Board of Education voted 5-2 Thursday in support of a recommendation from Superintendent Bob Fulton. Families are able to choose either remote or in-person learning. In-person instruction would be available for elementary…
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