Northland gunmen not found as armed police search Matauri Bay Rd property
Armed police are searching a property on Matauri Bay Rd, believed to be connected to an incident this morning on State Highway 11 where a police officer was shot at. …
Education
Denver Public Schools to have “100% remote learning day” on Monday – The Denver Post
Denver Public Schools will have a “100% remote learning day” on Monday because of “winter weather and poor travel conditions,” the district announced Sunday night. Early childhood education classes have …
Covid 19 coronavirus: No new community cases today and five in managed isolation
There are no community cases of Covid-19 again today – for the fifth day in a row – and another person has recovered. And there are five new cases in …
Universities accused of pressuring staff to work on campus
Universities have come under fire for pressuring staff to work on campus to create a “vibrant” atmosphere, with one saying it was important students were deterred from seeking tuition fee …
Coronavirus: 400,000 children in England off school in one week
More than 400,000 children in England were off school last week for coronavirus-related reasons, as the government admitted that “unevenness” in lost learning could affect 2021 exam results. Weekly attendance …
Aurora high school students to continue remote learning until at least Nov. 13 as COVID-19 cases increase
High school students in Aurora will continue their education from the comfort of their own homes until at least Nov. 13, district officials said in a letter to parents, teachers …
Covid 19 coronavirus: Health officials provide update on today’s case numbers
Health officials will provide an update on the latest Covid-19 information at 1pm, including whether there are any new cases. There were no new cases in the community yesterday, however, …
Pre-Christmas Covid lockdown for students ‘may come too late’
Student leaders and experts have questioned the government’s plans for a pre-Christmas university lockdown, arguing that it would breach students’ legal rights and come too late to prevent further outbreaks. …
School exams: no marks for Gavin Williamson’s plan B
So Gavin Williamson’s plan B in the event of Covid-related disruption to next year’s GCSE exams is that schools will hold mock exams with exam-style invigilation, marking and grades awarded, …
Lessons From Tornadoes Help a Community Combat Covid
This article is part of our latest Learning special report, which focuses on ways that remote learning will shape the future. To grasp the mind-set in rural Lawrence County, Tenn., …