Metro Denver Districts: Remote Learning For Rest Of School Year

Arvada CO

03 April, 2020

3:25 PM

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Fourteen school districts in Denver's metro area announced they will continue remote learning for the rest of the school year. The districts released a joint letter Friday to community members, staff and students. "Collectively we believe, and are making the decision, that in the best interest of the children, staff, and the communities that we serve, our schools will remain closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year," the letter says. The districts that will continue remote learning include: Denver Public SchoolsJeffco Public SchoolsDouglas County SchoolsCherry Creek School DistrictAdams County School District 14Adams 12 Fire Star SchoolsWestminster Public SchoolsEnglewood SchoolsLittleton Public SchoolsMapleton Public SchoolsAurora Public SchoolsClear Creek School District27J SchoolsSheridan School District 2Don't miss the latest coronavirus updates from health and government officials in Colorado. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters for what you need to know daily. "A significant consideration in making this decision today is guidance from the respective health departments serving our districts," the letter says. "Many models currently show that the impact of COVID-19 is likely to peak in the last week of April. Even once COVID-19 reaches its peak in Colorado, we know that there will be an equivalent amount of time after the peak in which the virus continues to pose a significant threat. "Making this decision was extremely difficult. We do believe, however, that this is the right decision given all of the information that we have received from health experts and state officials. Our teams have been hard at work developing quality remote learning opportunities for our students. "Please know that the health and safety of our students, staff and families is paramount. We believe that finishing this school year through remote learning is one of the most effective ways in which we can do our part to avoid exposing anyone to unnecessary risk." Coronavirus Live Colorado Updates Related: List Of Store Closures Amid Coronavirus Outbreak In Colorado Colorado Coronavirus: 'Essential' Businesses, Services List CO Secretary Of State Announces Support Resources For Businesses MAP: Colorado Students Can Get School Lunches At These Locations During Coronavirus Shutdown