Several schools across the eastern United States transitioned to virtual learning due to the impact of winter weather. Pitt County Public Schools was among those making the shift, sharing photos on its Facebook page of students completing their schoolwork from home during Thursday’s snow day.
For families like Yaqua Brothers, a remote learning day meant a full house, with all three of her children working on their individual assignments. Some students even took the opportunity to get ahead on their coursework. Brothers noted that her eldest daughter, a dedicated student, was not only completing current assignments but also working on tasks that were not due until the following week.
School officials explained that the decision to switch to remote learning was made on Wednesday in response to hazardous road conditions caused by the winter storm. AVID teacher Rachel Candaso emphasized that the district took steps to ensure students had access to appropriate learning materials in both digital and physical formats. This approach allowed students to complete their assignments based on their preferred learning method, ensuring that all students had the necessary resources while studying at home.
This is the second time Pitt County Schools have implemented virtual learning due to winter weather this season, with the previous occurrence happening in January. Many parents and students appreciate the flexibility that remote learning offers. Brothers pointed out that her children enjoy completing their assignments in a comfortable home setting without strict time constraints, making for a different but beneficial learning experience.
As a result of the ongoing icy road conditions, officials have postponed all after-school activities, including athletics, through the weekend. Pitt County Schools Public Information Officer Tom McClellan confirmed that remote learning would continue on Friday to ensure student and staff safety. School administrators continue to monitor the weather and road conditions before making further decisions regarding in-person learning schedules.
