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“I think families appreciate the option to continue the learning in a school year that’s been interrupted,” said spokeswoman Alana Russell, whose board has had as many as seven snow days in previous years. “It shows the evolving nature of education in that we can provide it both in person and online.”Educators have been increasingly concerned about the learning loss among children during the pandemic.
In Nova Scotia, Education Minister Zach Churchill indicated earlier this fall that the government may consider online learning so students don’t have to miss as much school because of the weather. “Right now, we are entirely focused on keeping our students safe and learning during COVID-19,” Violet MacLeod, a spokeswoman with the education department, said in an e-mail statement on Wednesday, indicating that the pandemic has forced boards to accelerate online learning.
She said that there could be learning loss, but we need to be mindful that it is an unusual year. “I personally think any form of relief for both children and parents will be welcome,” Dr. McNamara said. “It would seem to me there is more to be gained by a few days of play than by a few days of online learning.”
Until there’s a vaccine and the masks are gone my children remain at home being homeschooled. Snow days will still exist for fun 🙂
A school is no place for a child. They should be in a factory making shoes where they belong.
My kids will be having a day off on snow days, because I will have to as well!! There’s other ways to learn. workbooks freshair reducingscreentime