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Arizona schools closed: Gov. Doug Ducey announces statewide closure of schools over coronavirus
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Arizona schools closed: Gov. Doug Ducey announces statewide closure of schools over coronavirus
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Governor Ducey says he and Superintendent Hoffman will work with education leaders and public health officials to reassess the need for school closures and provide additional guidance through March 27.
Date (Dublin Core)
March 15, 2020
Contributor (Dublin Core)
Xander Veritas
Controlled Vocabulary (Dublin Core)
English
Education--K12
English
Government State
Curator's Tags (Omeka Classic)
Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey
school
closing
education
Collection (Dublin Core)
K-12
Date Submitted (Dublin Core)
03/15/2020
Date Modified (Dublin Core)
09/05/2020
07/23/2021
08/04/2021
03/22/2022
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From ABC15 Arizona:
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced Sunday a statewide closure of Arizona schools from March 16 through Friday, March 27.
Governor Ducey says he and Superintendent Hoffman will work with education leaders and public health officials to reassess the need for school closures and provide additional guidance through March 27.
According to a Sunday press release, the Governor's Office and the Department of Education are working to implement directives to minimize the impact of the closure for Arizona kids, including access to healthcare and nutritional meals, as well as sanitary precautions schools can take upon reopening of schools.
“Over the past few weeks and in coordination with public health officials, we have been in close communication with school administrators to provide guidance and be a resource as it relates to the recent outbreak of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “A statewide closure is the right thing to do. While this measure will not stop the spread of COVID-19, it will bring certainty and consistency in schools across Arizona.”
“The health and safety of all our students is our top priority, and we’ve worked hard to keep our school doors open — schools provide important services and many families rely on them for nutrition, access to health care and in order to do their own jobs,” said Superintendent Hoffman. “I am in close contact with school superintendents, teachers, and parents and will continue working closely in partnership with schools to ensure that our families needs are met.”
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Photo by: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced Sunday a statewide closure of Arizona schools from March 16 through Friday, March 27.
LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus in Arizona
Governor Ducey says he and Superintendent Hoffman will work with education leaders and public health officials to reassess the need for school closures and provide additional guidance through March 27.
According to a Sunday press release, the Governor's Office and the Department of Education are working to implement directives to minimize the impact of the closure for Arizona kids, including access to healthcare and nutritional meals, as well as sanitary precautions schools can take upon reopening of schools.
“Over the past few weeks and in coordination with public health officials, we have been in close communication with school administrators to provide guidance and be a resource as it relates to the recent outbreak of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “A statewide closure is the right thing to do. While this measure will not stop the spread of COVID-19, it will bring certainty and consistency in schools across Arizona.”
“The health and safety of all our students is our top priority, and we’ve worked hard to keep our school doors open — schools provide important services and many families rely on them for nutrition, access to health care and in order to do their own jobs,” said Superintendent Hoffman. “I am in close contact with school superintendents, teachers, and parents and will continue working closely in partnership with schools to ensure that our families needs are met.”
In a letter to Arizona families, educators and community leaders on Sunday, Ducey said he is working to make sure educators don't see a disruption to their pay. He will also be consulting with district and legislative partners to determine the extent of any potential makeup days.
In regards to statewide testing, Ducey said he is working with federal officials in the event the state needs to secure a waiver.
Earlier Sunday, the Arizona Education Association was calling for students to stay home until a more detailed plan surrounding the coronavirus outbreak was developed. The group had also called on Gov. Ducey to take quick action on the situation, including convening the legislature in a special session.
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced Sunday a statewide closure of Arizona schools from March 16 through Friday, March 27.
Governor Ducey says he and Superintendent Hoffman will work with education leaders and public health officials to reassess the need for school closures and provide additional guidance through March 27.
According to a Sunday press release, the Governor's Office and the Department of Education are working to implement directives to minimize the impact of the closure for Arizona kids, including access to healthcare and nutritional meals, as well as sanitary precautions schools can take upon reopening of schools.
“Over the past few weeks and in coordination with public health officials, we have been in close communication with school administrators to provide guidance and be a resource as it relates to the recent outbreak of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “A statewide closure is the right thing to do. While this measure will not stop the spread of COVID-19, it will bring certainty and consistency in schools across Arizona.”
“The health and safety of all our students is our top priority, and we’ve worked hard to keep our school doors open — schools provide important services and many families rely on them for nutrition, access to health care and in order to do their own jobs,” said Superintendent Hoffman. “I am in close contact with school superintendents, teachers, and parents and will continue working closely in partnership with schools to ensure that our families needs are met.”
items.[0].image.alt
Photo by: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced Sunday a statewide closure of Arizona schools from March 16 through Friday, March 27.
LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus in Arizona
Governor Ducey says he and Superintendent Hoffman will work with education leaders and public health officials to reassess the need for school closures and provide additional guidance through March 27.
According to a Sunday press release, the Governor's Office and the Department of Education are working to implement directives to minimize the impact of the closure for Arizona kids, including access to healthcare and nutritional meals, as well as sanitary precautions schools can take upon reopening of schools.
“Over the past few weeks and in coordination with public health officials, we have been in close communication with school administrators to provide guidance and be a resource as it relates to the recent outbreak of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “A statewide closure is the right thing to do. While this measure will not stop the spread of COVID-19, it will bring certainty and consistency in schools across Arizona.”
“The health and safety of all our students is our top priority, and we’ve worked hard to keep our school doors open — schools provide important services and many families rely on them for nutrition, access to health care and in order to do their own jobs,” said Superintendent Hoffman. “I am in close contact with school superintendents, teachers, and parents and will continue working closely in partnership with schools to ensure that our families needs are met.”
In a letter to Arizona families, educators and community leaders on Sunday, Ducey said he is working to make sure educators don't see a disruption to their pay. He will also be consulting with district and legislative partners to determine the extent of any potential makeup days.
In regards to statewide testing, Ducey said he is working with federal officials in the event the state needs to secure a waiver.
Earlier Sunday, the Arizona Education Association was calling for students to stay home until a more detailed plan surrounding the coronavirus outbreak was developed. The group had also called on Gov. Ducey to take quick action on the situation, including convening the legislature in a special session.
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