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AdvertisementGov. McMaster announces SC schools will remain closed for rest of the yearAdvertisementGov. McMaster announces SC schools will remain closed for rest of the yearSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced Wednesday that all public K-12 schools will remain closed through the rest of the school year. (We will post entire news conference above ASAP)The governor has already called for colleges and universities in the state to stay virtual for the rest of this term, and several have announced plans for delayed or virtual commencement exercises for graduating students.In mid-March McMaster initially closed public schools for the remainder of that month, setting into motion an e-learning program new to most students and teachers across the state. Food centers and delivery options were set up for students reliant on food provided in schools, as well as any others in need, and hundreds of the state’s school buses were equipped with Wi-Fi to serve as hotspots for students without internet access at home.Other headlines from news conference: Last day of e-learning will be up to the districts. Flexibility given to schools so seniors may still be able to partake in some sort of graduation ceremony/walk."We are working to find ways to help students with special needs &amp; working on potential summer options," McMaster said. Districts will work with students to pick up things that were left at school. Greenville County schools sends message about schools remaining closed for the year On Monday Spearman described the e-learning that has now been in place for six weeks as “going well.”“I can’t say thank you enough to the teachers and the parents and the students for all the great work you have done,” Spearman said. It has been difficult on all of us. I think everyone is stressed out. I think the month of April probably felt like two or three years for some of us.”Spearman said there are some students they have not heard from and she asked the students and parents to reach out to their teachers.“You’re not just going to get a grade because we are out of school,” Spearman told WIS-TV. “You need to do your work and you need to try to do your best.” Related: S.C. Dept. of Education releases guidelines on grading, virtual learning and graduationSpearman acknowledged that some students have not done well with distant learning, specifically special needs students. She said they are looking at how best to accommodate those students during this time. The Associated Press contributed to this story.South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced Wednesday that all public K-12 schools will remain closed through the rest of the school year. (We will post entire news conference above ASAP)AdvertisementThe governor has already called for colleges and universities in the state to stay virtual for the rest of this term, and several have announced plans for delayed or virtual commencement exercises for graduating students., setting into motion an e-learning program new to most students and teachers across the state. Food centers and delivery options were set up for students reliant on food provided in schools, as well as any others in need, and hundreds of the state’s school buses were equipped with Wi-Fi to serve as hotspots for students without internet access at home.Other headlines from news conference: On Monday Spearman described the e-learning that has now been in place for six weeks as “going well.”“I can’t say thank you enough to the teachers and the parents and the students for all the great work you have done,” Spearman said. It has been difficult on all of us. I think everyone is stressed out. I think the month of April probably felt like two or three years for some of us.”Spearman said there are some students they have not heard from and she asked the students and parents to reach out to their teachers.“You’re not just going to get a grade because we are out of school,” Spearman told WIS-TV. “You need to do your work and you need to try to do your best.” Related: Spearman acknowledged that some students have not done well with distant learning, specifically special needs students. She said they are looking at how best to accommodate those students during this time.The Associated Press contributed to this story.Loading more articles...

AdvertisementGov. McMaster announces SC schools will remain closed for rest of the yearAdvertisementGov. McMaster announces SC schools will remain closed for rest of the yearSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced Wednesday that all public K-12 schools will remain closed through the rest of the school year. (We will post entire news conference above ASAP)The governor has already called for colleges and universities in the state to stay virtual for the rest of this term, and several have announced plans for delayed or virtual commencement...

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