Schools across the Southern U. S. have canceled classes as another round of winter storms threaten the region. Texas, Kansas City, and Little Rock are among the areas seeing closures. The storm is expected to bring freezing rain and snow, making roads dangerous. Texas is preparing by treating roads and deploying emergency crews. Meanwhile, Boston native Gina Eaton wo...
With winter break ending, schools in North Texas are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast. A mix of snow and rain is expected later this week, which could lead to school closures or changes in schedules. The National Weather Service predicts the most impact will be felt on Thursday and Friday. As of now, only some after-school activities have been adjusted. Da...
A powerful winter storm, named Blair, has caused schools to close in 13 different states across the U. S. From the Midwestern states to the East Coast, the storm has brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow, making roads impassable and travel challenging. Missouri and Indiana are among the states hit hardest by the snow, with some areas forecasting more than a fo...
In a surprising move, the Chicago Board of Education decided to keep seven charter schools from closing. These schools, run by Acero Schools, were planned to shut down at the end of the year. The board voted unanimously to fund a rescue plan that will keep all seven schools open for another year. Two of these schools, however, might still close by next year, but the ...
A stormy Thursday in Southeast Michigan has caused quite a commotion. With high winds, flying snow, and power outages wreaking havoc, at least 94 schools have decided to close or delay their opening for December 5, 2024. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a significant disruption to the daily routine of thousands of students and their families. Keeping trac...
After a grueling two-week strike, Marblehead students will finally be back in class on Wednesday. The town and its educators agreed on a tentative contract, though the specifics are still under wraps. This strike, part of several recent teacher walkouts on Massachusetts' North Shore, had left over 2, 600 students out of school and led to court intervention. Glouceste...
Buckle up, West Coast! A storm's been wreaking havoc from California to Washington. Washington's taken the brunt of it, with trees toppling and two lives lost. Schools shut down, and power's out in many places. Oregon and Northern California aren't spared either; travel's delayed, and roads are closed. Skiers in Sierra Nevada are thrilled by early snow, but officials...
Imagine waking up to a thick, gray blanket of smog. That's what happened in New Delhi on Monday. Air pollution hit its peak this season, leaving the city of over 33 million people gasping for fresh air. Schools shut their doors, construction sites froze, and big trucks were banned from the roads. The pollution was so bad it even delayed flights! The Air Quality Inde...
In Marblehead, school has been closed for four days straight due to a teachers' strike. The town's educators, represented by the Marblehead Education Association (MEA), are facing a fine of $50, 000 imposed by an Essex County Superior Court judge for defying the state's ban on public sector strikes. The fine increases by $10, 000 each day the strike continues. Despit...
Teachers in Marblehead are continuing their strike, leading to the third day of school closures. Jonathan Heller, co-president of the Marblehead Education Association, said the town wants quality schools and can afford them. He believes voters would support a property tax increase to fund better wages and conditions for teachers. Heller criticized the School Committe...