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education19 days ago•16 min saved

San Francisco Schools Shut as Bargaining Reopens in SFUSD Teacher Strike

San Francisco Unified School District canceled classes as the first teachers strike in 47 years kept about 50,000 students out; negotiators returned to the bargaining table amid a structural budget deficit and state oversight, with district officials saying they’re ready to stay at the table while union leaders push for higher pay, better healthcare, and stronger special-education support. City officials and unions held rallies, and resources for meals and childcare were released as families prepare for continued disruption.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#education #negotiations #publiceducation

weather20 days ago•6 min saved

Hawaiʻi Braces for Storm as Statewide Shutdown and Outages Hit Islands

A powerful Hawaiʻi storm led to a statewide shutdown of non-essential state functions, widespread power outages, and closures of schools, courts, and state offices, with shelters opened and officials urging residents to stay home as conditions are expected to worsen into Monday.

via Honolulu Civil Beat|

#emergencyproclamation #hawaii #poweroutages

weather1 year ago•6 min saved

Winter Storm Watch: Heavy Lake Effect Snow to Hit Western NY

A significant lake effect snowstorm has targeted the Southtowns region, leading to school closures and travel bans. The intense snowfall, described as a 'bullseye' over the area, has prompted authorities to take precautionary measures to ensure public safety.

via WBEN|

#lakeeffectsnow #schoolclosures #southtowns

weather1 year ago•2 min saved

Lake-Effect Snowstorm Shuts Down Schools and Blankets U.S.

A lake effect snowstorm has hit South County, leading to the closure of most schools in the area, including Jamestown and several others. The storm, which has already dumped over three feet of snow in northern Chautauqua County, is expected to continue with significant additional accumulations through Tuesday. The National Weather Service forecasts another 12-20 inches of snow in higher terrains, with Jamestown and surrounding areas potentially receiving up to 28 inches by Thursday.

via Jamestown Post Journal|

#chautauquacounty #lakeeffectsnow #schoolclosures

weather2 years ago•4 min saved

"Winter Storms Paralyze Midwest and Northeast, Thaw on the Horizon"

A winter storm is affecting over 115 million residents from Iowa to New Jersey, bringing snow, freezing temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions. The storm has caused at least 45 deaths and led to power outages in Oregon, with over 100,000 households affected. Flights were delayed and canceled, schools closed, and travel impacted across the country. The storm is expected to be followed by a surge of arctic air, but milder temperatures are forecast for next week. In South Florida, falling iguanas are a concern due to the cold weather.

via USA TODAY|

#poweroutages #schoolclosures #snow

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Belgorod Under Fire as Ukraine Conflict Escalates Amidst Calls for Support"

The Russian city of Belgorod, near the Ukraine border, experienced another shelling incident, injuring two people. This follows a recent deadly attack and has led to the extension of winter breaks for schools in the region due to safety concerns. The Kremlin is facing challenges in maintaining normalcy as the conflict with Ukraine increasingly impacts Russian territory. Ukrainian forces also claimed to target a Russian command post in Crimea, which Russia says resulted in one injury and the interception of 36 drones.

via The Moscow Times|

##belgorod #russia