Snow day or remote learning day? Rhode Islanders weigh in | ABC6

WEST GREENWHICH, R.I. (WLNE) — Whereas Rhode Island skilled its first important snowfall of the 12 months, some college students are studying distant whereas others benefit from the time off.

West Greenwich’s college division was shut down for a snow day Tuesday. In the meantime, Coventry was studying remotely.

Paige Caffrey, an educator from Warwick, says snow days are sometimes wanted for college kids’ psychological well being.

“I would have beloved to not have the additional day on on the finish, however I’ll take the snow day,” she defined.

“Whereas I can see the optimistic in that too, , everybody unplugs for the day and may simply chill out which is good,” Caffrey continued.

Little Compton held a half-day for college kids to be taught remotely.

Supt. Dr. Laurie Dias-Mitchell mentioned in an announcement to ABC6 Information: “I’m a lifelong educator of the entire little one and an avid outdoorswoman/skier and I couldn’t agree extra concerning the magic of snow days! That’s the reason the day is break up— digital instruction within the morning with the remainder of the day without spending a dime play,” she mentioned.

“It’s a win-win — continuity of instruction after a full week off (college students returned yesterday from February break) and time to benefit from the pleasant frozen, white fluffy stuff with out having to take a seat in a sweltering classroom over the past week of June,” she concluded.