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San Francisco's Archbishop Riordan High School will hold all classes online through February 9 due to three active tuberculosis cases and 50 latent cases in the school community, followed by two weeks of hybrid classes.
A school in Woodbury is switching to online classes after over 20% of its students contracted influenza, reflecting a statewide increase in flu cases, with health officials emphasizing hygiene and vaccination to prevent spread.
Most American college students are not the stereotypical image of wealthy, on-campus students; instead, many attend community colleges, take online courses, work, or care for children, with significant financial challenges including high student debt, especially among women and minorities.
Wayne State University in Detroit is starting its 2024 spring-summer semester online due to an unspecified public safety issue, following the establishment of a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. All on-campus events are canceled, and students will receive further instructions via email or Canvas.
The University of Maryland has announced changes to the Thanksgiving week schedule, with Monday classes moving online and Tuesday having no classes. Wednesday will be an administrative leave day for faculty and staff. The university expressed gratitude for the support and care shown during a challenging fall and emphasized the importance of rest and community care.
Primary schools in Delhi will remain closed until November 10 due to high pollution levels, with the city's air quality index (AQI) reaching a hazardous level of 471. Grade 6-12 schools have the option to shift to online classes. Delhi currently tops the list of the world's most polluted cities, and the toxic air has even affected Sri Lanka's cricket team, forcing them to cancel their training session ahead of a World Cup match in the heavily-polluted Indian capital.
A fire at the power plant has caused disruptions to the cooling system at Iowa State University, leading to online classes for the remainder of Thursday and all day Friday. Students living on campus are encouraged to go home for the weekend, while campus activities and services are also affected.