Posted: May 12, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: May 12
Parent Megan Slaunwhite has been concerned about the rising case numbers and supports the switch to online learning. She says it isn't easy teaching her son Dylan, a Grade 3 student, though. (Austin Grabish/CBC)
Outside Machray School, there was laughter and shouting Tuesday, as elementary school kids played to celebrate class finishing for the day. For some, there was also a sense of sadness.
Starting Wednesday, the playground will be quiet as all kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in Winnipeg and Brandon switch to remote learning. In-person classes are suspended until at least May 30, with some exceptions for the children of critical service workers, students deemed high risk and those who have certain disabilities.