KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Officials with the Kalamazoo Public School district are working hard to create a remote learning plan due to the governor’s Executive Order.
On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that they are suspending face-to-face learning at all K-12 schools for the remainder of the school year.
She explained that each district will have to create remote learning guidelines that work best for their community and their students. The order also ensures that school employees will be paid for the remainder of the year.
About four hours after her announcement, KPS Interim Superintendent Gary Start released a written statement regarding their plans for remote learning, but specific details are still in the works.
“Kalamazoo Public Schools has been working diligently in anticipation of this executive order to develop alternative learning plans to best serve our 13,000 students. Although the details of the plan are still in development, we can assure families that we will be offering appropriate and accessible learning opportunities for our students. We know that families have many questions about the impact of this announcement, and we will continue to share information as plans are made.”
Start adds that the district will continue offering “grab-and-go” meals for students in need at their two dozen distribution sites three times a week. More information on the meal program can be found here.
The district is also offering printed out learning packets at each site for those who do not have access to the Internet or the technology needed for the current online learning.
In addition, KPS has set up an online program called “The Learning Hub” with resources for home activities and other learning materials for each grade level. The website will be continually updated.
The statement adds that the school district will also continue providing “educational and social/emotional supports for staff, students, and families.”
More updates can be found on KPS’ website.
