Tara Jeffrey The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) will no longer require students to log in for virtual learning on inclement weather days, officials announced this week.
Tara Jeffrey
The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) will no longer require students to log in for virtual learning on inclement weather days, officials announced this week.
This decision — a return to the traditional practice — was made in response to feedback provided by students, staff and families, the board stated in a news release. It also aligns with the board’s 2023-2024 Student Attendance Strategy, ‘which identifies the strong correlation between student engagement, student attendance, and student achievement.’
In the event of an inclement weather day, all elementary schools, secondary schools, and LKDSB facilities will remain open unless otherwise indicated, even when some bus routes or complete bus zone routes are cancelled.
Secondary schools will no longer pivot to a virtual learning platform on these days.
“Initially, we had hoped that by pivoting to virtual learning on inclement weather days, it would allow for classes to continue for students unable to make it to school,” director of education John Howitt stated in the news release.
“But rural internet limitations across our district, amongst other issues, provided great challenges and many students were unable to participate fully, if at all.
“Expecting our staff, parents and families to make the necessary preparations for their students and children to attend online, with little to no notice ahead of time is unreasonable,” he added. “We are confident in this decision to return to our regular process.”
