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health1 year ago

Flu Outbreak Forces Arkansas Schools to Go Virtual

A region-wide increase in flu cases has led several schools to cancel classes or switch to virtual learning due to a surge in student illnesses. Dr. Maryam Sadiq, a pediatrician, emphasizes the importance of staying home when sick, practicing prevention measures like handwashing, and getting the flu shot, especially for children under five years old. Despite some parents refusing the flu shot, Sadiq stresses its potential to save lives and reduce hospitalizations in pediatric populations, urging people to get vaccinated as it can still make a difference in the current flu season.

via WSAZ|
#flu#flu-shot#health
education2 years ago

"Winter Weather Forces School Closures and Virtual Learning in Multiple States"

Due to cold weather and frozen roads, several Alabama school districts have opted to close or switch to virtual learning on Thursday and Friday. Record low temperatures and power outages have prompted these decisions, with at least four cities experiencing record low highs. A hard freeze warning is in effect for 39 central and north Alabama counties until Thursday morning, and the situation continues to be monitored for further announcements.

via AL.com|
#alabama#closures#education
education2 years ago

"School Closings and NTI Days: Winter Weather Impact on Tri-State Education"

Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky will have another Non-Traditional Instruction day on Wednesday due to forecasted frigid temperatures, with students learning virtually for the second day in a row. Temperatures are expected to be in the single digits with wind chills below zero degrees, prompting the decision. Teachers had previously sent students home with Chromebooks and three days worth of NTI work in case schools aren’t able to reopen until later in the week, as each Kentucky district can use up to 10 NTI days in a school year. Additionally, the city saw minor snowfall accumulation on Monday, with the next chance of additional snowfall expected late Thursday afternoon.

via Courier Journal|
#cold-weather#education#jcps
weather2 years ago

"Omaha Metro Area Schools and Colleges Close as Winter Storm Approaches"

Several Omaha-metro area school districts and colleges have closed ahead of Monday's winter storm, with some opting for virtual learning days. Omaha Public Schools, Omaha Catholic schools, and several other districts will be closed, while Millard Public Schools will have a remote learning day. Additionally, several colleges, including Creighton University and the University of Nebraska-Omaha, have also announced closures for Monday.

via WOWT|
#nebraska#omaha#school-closures
education2 years ago

Philadelphia Schools Announce No Mask Mandate for 2023-24 School Year

The Philadelphia School District has announced its updated COVID-19 policies, keeping masks optional for students and staff unless deemed necessary by the city health department during an outbreak. Masks are required for those who test positive for COVID-19 after isolation and are highly recommended for 10 days after exposure. Students who test positive must stay home for at least five days and participate in virtual learning. The district has dropped its COVID vaccine mandate for new employees. Philadelphia teachers have returned to classrooms, and students are scheduled to return on September 5th.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#covid-19-policies#covid-hospitalizations#education
education2 years ago

NYC Teachers Union Secures Substantial Pay Hike and Virtual Learning Program in New Contract Agreement with Mayor Adams.

New York City educators will receive pay hikes and bonuses of up to 20% under a new five-year, $6.4 billion labor contract announced by Mayor Eric Adams and the United Federation of Teachers. The proposed contract also cuts in half the length of time it takes most teachers to reach a salary of $100,000 and expands voluntary virtual learning opportunities for students. The deal covers approximately 120,000 municipal employees and brings the total workforce under contract to approximately 66%.

via New York Post |
#education#labor-contract#nyc
education2 years ago

NYC Teachers Union and City Leaders Agree on 5-Year Contract with $6.4B in Raises

New York City has reached a tentative five-year contract deal with the United Federation of Teachers, which includes annual raises, expanded virtual learning opportunities, and remote work for certain employees. The deal proposes 3% wage increases for the first three years, followed by 3.25% in the fourth year, and 3.5% in the fifth year. The contract would also cut in half the amount of time it takes teachers to reach a $100,000 salary, expand a pilot remote learning project, and allow some workers to work remotely for up to two days a week. The deal is not yet final and will be voted on by union members.

via Chalkbeat New York|
#contract#education#nyc
education2 years ago

NYC Mayor Adams Secures Wage Increases for Teachers in New Contract Agreement with UFT

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a tentative five-plus-year contract agreement with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) that includes wage increases of three percent for each of the first three years of the contract, 3.25 percent in the fourth year, and 3.50 percent in the fifth year. The agreement also includes a $3,000 lump sum ratification bonus for all UFT members and a first-of-its-kind annual retention payment to be paid in May of each year. Additionally, the agreement establishes New York City public schools as the first major school system in the nation to offer an expansive voluntary virtual learning program, ultimately available to all high school students and at least some middle school students.

via nyc.gov|
#education#new-york-city#retention-payments
environment2 years ago

Philadelphia and Surrounding Areas See Gradual Air Quality Improvement Despite Lingering Smoke Threat.

The School District of Philadelphia has shifted to virtual learning on Friday due to poor air quality caused by smoky conditions from the Canadian wildfires. Air quality alerts are still in effect in Philadelphia and across the Delaware Valley, with a Code Red Air Quality Alert in effect for Delaware and a Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect for Philadelphia and New Jersey. Health officials warn residents to pay attention to their bodies and seek medical attention if they experience trouble breathing, nausea, or dizziness. The smoke is also a threat to many animals, causing them to end up in unexpected places or even injured.

via WPVI-TV|
#air-quality#canadian-wildfires#environment
education2 years ago

Medical Schools Adapt to Absentee Students in Lecture Halls.

Many medical students are opting to watch recorded lectures on their own time instead of attending in-person classes during the first two years of medical school, a trend that has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to discussions about how to incorporate virtual learning while still adequately training future doctors for patient care. One proposed solution is to employ the "flipped classroom" model, where students learn most of the classroom-type material on their own before in-person time, which would allow for more hands-on learning opportunities. However, there are concerns about the impact of virtual learning on student-teacher relationships and the personal nature of medicine. Medical education is at an inflection point, and decisions about virtual learning are intertwined with questions about the role of medical science coursework, the integration of outside resources, and the accessibility of educational reforms.

via NPR|
#education#flipped-classroom#future-doctors
education2 years ago

Philadelphia Schools Forced to Close Due to Asbestos Hazards

C.W. Henry Elementary School in Philadelphia will be closed due to asbestos issues, making it the fifth school to close this school year due to environmental hazards. The school will shift to virtual learning on Tuesday until at least May 5. Meals and Chromebooks will be available for pickup at a nearby school. The closure is personal to school board president Reginald Streater, whose children attend Henry. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers released a statement calling for investment in public education facilities.

via WPVI-TV|
#asbestos#education#environmental-hazards
education2 years ago

TikTok divided over college student's virtual assignment dispute with professor.

A college student who works full time is calling out her professor for their rigid practices. The student criticized her professor for failing to understand her circumstance and make an appropriate allowance. The professor insisted that the student come in person during her office hours to receive feedback about an assignment. The student explained that it was difficult for her to make it in during those office hours due to her full-time job and a 30-minute commute. The video has sparked a debate on TikTok about whether allowances should be made on a case-by-case basis or if there should be a standard rule for all.

via Yahoo Life|
#college#education#professor