"Portland-Area Schools Grapple with Storm Closures and Damage"

Several Portland-area school districts have canceled classes due to a snow and ice storm, but only a small number have offered virtual schooling as an alternative. Despite the prevalence of online learning during the pandemic, district leaders have been hesitant to implement it when buildings are closed. Only Canby and Estacada in the Portland metro area allowed students to attend online school this week.