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PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Schools in Pennsylvania will stay closed for an additional two weeks through April 6.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education made the announcement Monday afternoon.
The closure will go beyond April 6 “if necessary to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19,” the department said in a press release.
When a date is decided when students can return to school, school staff will get two days to prepare their classrooms, cafeteria and other operations. Students will return on the third day.
“Protecting the health and safety of students, families, teachers and all employees who work in our schools is paramount during this national health crisis and we must continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus,” said Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera. “The number of positive cases increases daily and we’re seeing it spread to more counties. We must adhere to the social distancing guidelines. Extending the closure will help every community in its efforts to mitigate the spread.”
Rivera adds that the state’s 29 intermediate units “are ready to provide technical assistance to help develop continuity for education plans for all students.
“We know students are eager to engage with their teachers and return to learning,” he said. “Beginning tomorrow, all schools will be able to work with their local intermediate unit to develop instructional plans for all students, including those with disabilities and English language learners.”
More information can be found here.
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