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School superintendents say in order to keep students learning and not close schools -- they need another option. Many are asking the Governor to include schools in a state of emergency so districts can have remote learning options.

Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn said she will consider allowing a classroom or school to temporarily transition from in-person to remote learning.

There are several school supplies drives across Western New York in the coming days.

Two of the most important aspects of remote learning are connectivity and speed. If the connection is slow or lost, teachers can’t teach, and students can’t learn.

IPS leaders are using federal pandemic relief funds to provide the one-time $300 payment to educators.

Cayce Elementary School is the first school in the Midlands to temporarily move to virtual learning due to COVID-19.

East Nicolaus High School will temporarily switch to remote learning after a COVID-19 outbreak among students and staff, a letter to parents reads.

From The Conversation-- this post authored by Abigail A. Dumes, University of Michigan

Greene County Schools announced Thursday that it was moving to full-time remote learning due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the community.

Rice University on Thursday announced that it will be switching to online classes for at least the first two weeks of school amid a higher number of COVID-19 cases.