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Mt. Pulaski Schools Approve Half-Day, In-Person Learning Plan

Half days of school with remote learning taking place in the afternoon are the plans of Mt. Pulaski schools when school resumes in September.

 

Because of construction at their main campus, the district resumes classwork on September 8. Superintendent Fred Lamkey says they will have remote learning participants join electronically in the morning and then everyone will be remote in the afternoon.

 

 

Teachers in Mt. Pulaski advocated for utilizing technology to keep kids within the same scope of instruction. Lamkey explains there are many programs to make this type of learning possible paired with the fact they are a one-to-one technology district. 

 

 

According to Lamkey, he has had many conversations with parents about concern over sending kids back to school. He reassures them everyone has to do what is best for their family and reinforces the fact their plan has everyone in mind.

 

 

Many wonder about putting teachers in harm's way bringing students back to classes but Lamkey emphasizes it was the teachers of their district that were instrumental in the formation of their plans.

 

 

As midwest schools get back to classes, Lamkey is curious about how the various approaches will play out. He wonders if the less restrictive approaches in neighboring states might be worth considering if they are successful. While he watches those approaches, he believes there need to be safeguards in place to keep people safe. 

 

 

Lamkey is releasing the entirety of their plan today on the district's website and on social media. Registration is ongoing this week in Mt. Pulaski. Parents will decide at the time of registration if they are sending their kids back to school or participating in remote learning. 

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