Minneapolis school district gives students a lifeline: Remote learning option for the rest of February. In the wake of Renee Nicole Good's tragic shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, Minneapolis Public Schools has announced that it will be giving its 29,000 students the option to learn from home through February 12.
The decision comes after the district initially stated that schools would remain closed for the rest of the week due to "safety concerns" following Wednesday's shooting. However, it appears that teachers union president Marcia Howard had been quietly advocating for this very option, which she has now confirmed as an official part of the school district's plan.
According to reports from local media outlets Fox 9 and KSTP Eyewitness News, Howard wrote a post on Facebook stating that remote learning will be made available for students through February 12. She described this option as one that "many families need right now" and credited teachers' union members with bringing the proposal forward, which the district then adopted.
Howard's statement has been met with a mix of relief and skepticism from parents and educators alike. While some see this move as a necessary concession to safety concerns, others have expressed frustration that students were not told about the remote learning option sooner. The school district remains tight-lipped on the matter, despite repeated requests for comment.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Minneapolis schools are grappling with the aftermath of Renee Nicole Good's tragic shooting, and parents and students alike are eager for a sense of stability and normalcy to return to their daily routines.
The decision comes after the district initially stated that schools would remain closed for the rest of the week due to "safety concerns" following Wednesday's shooting. However, it appears that teachers union president Marcia Howard had been quietly advocating for this very option, which she has now confirmed as an official part of the school district's plan.
According to reports from local media outlets Fox 9 and KSTP Eyewitness News, Howard wrote a post on Facebook stating that remote learning will be made available for students through February 12. She described this option as one that "many families need right now" and credited teachers' union members with bringing the proposal forward, which the district then adopted.
Howard's statement has been met with a mix of relief and skepticism from parents and educators alike. While some see this move as a necessary concession to safety concerns, others have expressed frustration that students were not told about the remote learning option sooner. The school district remains tight-lipped on the matter, despite repeated requests for comment.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Minneapolis schools are grappling with the aftermath of Renee Nicole Good's tragic shooting, and parents and students alike are eager for a sense of stability and normalcy to return to their daily routines.
... like, I know safety is important but what if it's just gonna cause more problems? My little sis has a friend who's been homeschooled before and she said it was pretty cool 
... also, why did the teacher have to be on Facebook to tell everyone about this? Shouldn't the school just send out a proper announcement or something? 
they're literally giving kids a lifeline after that tragic shooting 
i feel bad for the family of Renee Nicole Good, rest in peace 
it's not right that teachers had to fight for something as basic as remote learning, like, shouldn't schools be making this option available to students already? 
i get why safety concerns are a thing, but 29,000 students can't just stay home forever, you know? 
. I hope this doesn't set a precedent for other schools to follow... it's already so much to handle with online classes and everything 
this feels like such an overcomplicated situation... kids just want to go back to school without all the drama 
i'm sure remote learning is a good idea but why did it take a shooting for them to make that call 
why did they have to wait till now?! 
parents are already stressed out enough with the kids, can't we just have some answers?! 
. The teachers union has always been talking about this kind of thing, but nobody ever listens 
. It's only when some high-profile shooting happens that people start paying attention and making changes 
. I mean, I'm all for keeping the kids safe, but sometimes you gotta think about what's really best for them... like giving 'em a break from all this stress and drama 
. We've been doing it online since forever! 
Schools giving kids a lifeline by letting them learn from home for the rest of February? I guess you could say they're 'exam'-ing ways to improve safety 
. But seriously though, after that tragic shooting, it's about time the district listened to teachers and parents who knew remote learning was needed. Too bad some people are skeptical about it - maybe it's just a case of 'online' stress? 
. Anyways, at least the kids will have some stability now... until next time, when drama strikes again 
Ugh, I don't even know anymore 
. At least now parents can start making plans and knowing what to expect for the rest of February 
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. I feel 4 the familiy, it's just not rite that they're havin 2 deal w/ all this drama & uncertainty. 
But seriously, can we say that the school district is actually doing what's best for students here? By giving them a remote learning option, are they just temporarily sidestepping the real issues 
or are they truly making an effort to accommodate families' busy schedules?
... some folks might see it as a win for Marcia Howard and her team, but others could say that it's just another example of special interest groups calling the shots 
What about the needs of the students themselves? Shouldn't they be the ones at the center of this debate?
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... I mean, who wouldn't want to avoid all that stress and chaos at school? As someone who's really into layout and structure (you know, the usual 
), it makes total sense to have a plan B in place, especially when safety concerns are on everyone's mind.
. I'm a bit frustrated that we didn't hear about it sooner tho, seems like they were trying to keep it under wraps... 
. Mark my words, this whole thing is gonna blow up in their faces...