Distance learning: schools in two districts affected

Weather - Distance learning: schools in two districts affected

Following the heavy snowfall on Saturday, schools in two Upper Bavarian districts will remain closed or only offer distance learning on Monday. For the public schools in the district of Mühldorf am Inn, the local state education authority ordered distance learning on Monday. The decision was made to protect pupils in view of the wintry road conditions, it was reported on Sunday.

In the district of Starnberg, classes for grades 1 to 6 at primary and secondary schools have been canceled completely, a spokesperson for the district office said on Sunday. However, emergency care will be provided at the schools. Secondary schools such as Realschulen and Gymnasien can decide individually whether to offer distance learning or cancel classes. There is no provision for supervision at the schools.

Information from the Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs on school closures - updated regularly

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1. Despite the snowfall in Upper Bavaria, some schools in the distant District of Mühldorf am Inn will resort to distance learning on Monday, as advised by the local education authority, due to the hazardous road conditions.
2. While schools in Starnberg district have canceled classes for grades 1 to 6 altogether on Monday, secondary schools such as Realschulen and Gymnasien can opt for distance learning or close completely, with no emergency care or supervision offered at the schools.
3. Originating from Bavaria, the District of Mühldorf am Inn and the District of Starnberg are among the regions affected by the decision to close schools or implement distance learning due to the severe winter weather.
4. This current weather situation has led to an impact on schools in Bavaria, specifically in districts like Upper Bavaria, with heavy snowfall causing traffic disruptions and the need for precautionary measures like distance learning.
5. The heavy snowfall that hit various parts of Upper Bavaria, including the District of Mühldorf am Inn and the District of Starnberg, has contributed to the decision to close schools or restrict classes to distance learning, ensuring the safety of pupils.

Source: www.stern.de