LI schools get old-fashioned snow days
Many Long Island school districts declared a traditional snow day Monday, with no online classes due to the blizzard.
The region’s largest school district, Brentwood, posted a message on its website Sunday, notifying the families of its roughly 18,000 students that there would be no remote instruction.
Wanda Ortiz-Rivera, superintendent of the district, cited Gov. Kathy Hochul’s declaration of a snow day as well as guidance from the state Department of Education.
“While we had initially planned for a remote instructional day, the updated state guidance provides districts with flexibility in response to this severe winter storm,” Ortiz-Rivera wrote. “After careful consideration, we believe observing a traditional snow day is the most appropriate course of action for our community.”
She wrote, “I understand that changes like this may require adjustments for families, and I sincerely appreciate your understanding and partnership. Please take this time to stay safe, stay warm, and take care of one another.”
New York City public schools also are on a traditional snow day.
Maura McDermott covers education. Since joining Newsday in 2012, she also has worked on the investigations team and covered real estate and the business of health care.
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