IN Schools Closed for Rest of Year
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Last updated over 5 years ago
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"All schools to remain closed through the end of current school year. Schools will, though, have to continue providing instruction remotely.”
What does “instruction” mean?
"All schools to remain closed through the end of current school year. Schools will, though, have to continue providing instruction remotely.”
What does “instruction” mean?
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“All schools to remain closed through the end of current school year. Schools will, though, have to continue providing instruction remotely.”
What does “remotely” mean?
“All schools to remain closed through the end of current school year. Schools will, though, have to continue providing instruction remotely.”
What does “remotely” mean?
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“On March 19, Gov. Eric Holcomb directed schools to close through at least May 1, but called the potential for students to return a ‘miracle.’”
What is Governor Holcomb calling a “miracle”?
“On March 19, Gov. Eric Holcomb directed schools to close through at least May 1, but called the potential for students to return a ‘miracle.’”
What is Governor Holcomb calling a “miracle”?
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“More than 3,000 people in Indiana have tested positive for the coronavirus.”
What does “tested positive” mean?
“More than 3,000 people in Indiana have tested positive for the coronavirus.”
What does “tested positive” mean?
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At the time of this article, how many states have closed their schools for the remainder of the school year?
At the time of this article, how many states have closed their schools for the remainder of the school year?
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“So, while the announcement wasn't necessarily a surprise for most families, it was heard with mixed emotions.”
What does “mixed emotions” mean?
“So, while the announcement wasn't necessarily a surprise for most families, it was heard with mixed emotions.”
What does “mixed emotions” mean?
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What is “remote learning”?
What is “remote learning”?
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“The closure means kids will finish this school year from their homes, learning through virtual classrooms or other means – like paper packets.”
What is a “virtual classroom”?
“The closure means kids will finish this school year from their homes, learning through virtual classrooms or other means – like paper packets.”
What is a “virtual classroom”?
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“The closure means kids will finish this school year from their homes, learning through virtual classrooms or other means – like paper packets.”
According to this quote, what best describes “paper packets”?
“The closure means kids will finish this school year from their homes, learning through virtual classrooms or other means – like paper packets.”
According to this quote, what best describes “paper packets”?
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“The closure of schools means the cancellation of many milestones, from prom and high school graduations to end-of-year field trips.“
What are “milestones”?
“The closure of schools means the cancellation of many milestones, from prom and high school graduations to end-of-year field trips.“
What are “milestones”?
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“Jason Mueller, a physical education teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary School.”
What is “physical education”?
“Jason Mueller, a physical education teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary School.”
What is “physical education”?
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Even with virtual learning, most school districts will NOT complete a FULL instructional year.
Even with virtual learning, most school districts will NOT complete a FULL instructional year.
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In a normal school year, how many instructional days are required for each school?
In a normal school year, how many instructional days are required for each school?
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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how many instructional days are required for Indiana schools this year?
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how many instructional days are required for Indiana schools this year?
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Standardized tests (ex. ISTEP, ILEARN, IREAD) will still be required for students to take this Spring.
Standardized tests (ex. ISTEP, ILEARN, IREAD) will still be required for students to take this Spring.
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“That has allowed school districts to offer grab-and-go meals to kids.”
What does “grab-and-go” mean?
“That has allowed school districts to offer grab-and-go meals to kids.”
What does “grab-and-go” mean?