Glastonbury Schools To Replace Snow Days With Virtual Learning

GLASTONBURY, CT — Glastonbury Public Schools will use remote learning during inclement weather instead of taking traditional snow days, NBC CT reported. Superintendent Alan Bookman said that the district decided to take advantage of this new option as much of schooling has migrated online during the pandemic.

While some students aren't loving the change, Bookman said that school days during the winter tend to be more valuable than those in June, when snow days are usually made up for, according to NBC CT.

In June, the state Board of Education approved the option for districts to use virtual schooling to replace traditional snow days, WFSB reported.

Glastonbury has a one-to-one iPad program and guarantees internet access for all students. In cases where there are widespread power outages, school would be canceled.

The Bristol school system has also announced it will replace snow days with remote learning, according to WFSB.