The Education Minister says students who do not have access to internet or Wi-Fi will not be disadvantaged as learning for those in the K-12 system will continue.
On Thursday, Brian Warr announced all public and final exams will be cancelled. However learning will continue through teacher support and online learning platforms like the Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation.
As for how that would impact students who now do not have access to the internet, Warr says they are assessing the assets that are in schools. But, no student will be disadvantaged because of connectivity.
He says they are working with internet providers and they will make sure they get the proper resources in place. Warr was firm that they will do whatever it takes to make sure each child is given the opportunity to learn.
Supports Being Put in Place for Unique Needs of Students
Meanwhile, students who were in the middle of a semester in senior high schools will continue their semester.
Minister Warr says although these students are just 25 per cent into their semesters, resources will be put in place for them to continue.
He says there may be six or seven schools affected by this. Warr explains that they are aware of that and there are structures being put in place.
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Students who may not have the marks to pass the year at the current moment will have the opportunity to do so, according to Warr.
He says credit rescue and recovery will still be in place.
According to Warr, there will be opportunities for students to work with their teachers to either up their grade or pass their grade.
Individualized learning will be put in place by teachers for students with exceptionalities.
Minister Warr says that this situation should not take away their opportunity to learn.
He says parents should reach out to teachers and they will get a plan in place that gives all students the opportunity to move forward at this time.
