https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/school-closures School Closures en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:27:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/building-problems-forced-students-to-miss-3-5-million-school-days-in-2024-25/2026/09 Schools called off class for 2 million students that year due to plumbing emergencies and other problems. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:27:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/building-problems-forced-students-to-miss-3-5-million-school-days-in-2024-25/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/youll-make-new-friends-what-happens-to-students-when-their-school-closes/2026/09 How two middle schoolers managed uncertainty as their rural school closed its doors. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:20:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/youll-make-new-friends-what-happens-to-students-when-their-school-closes/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/closing-a-school-dont-expect-to-save-money-a-new-study-warns/2026/06 The hope is that closing schools can reduce fixed costs. A new study looks into whether that happens. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:45:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/closing-a-school-dont-expect-to-save-money-a-new-study-warns/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/their-school-burned-down-then-they-picked-up-their-paintbrushes/2026/04 A group of 15 students in California used art to celebrate and grieve the school they lost to fire. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:01:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/their-school-burned-down-then-they-picked-up-their-paintbrushes/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-district-handled-3-straight-years-of-campus-closures/2026/03 Amid 11 closures, a superintendent shares her advice for leaders in similar situations. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:04:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-district-handled-3-straight-years-of-campus-closures/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-remote-learning-has-changed-the-traditional-snow-day/2026/01 States and districts took very different approaches in weighing whether to move to online instruction. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:17:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-remote-learning-has-changed-the-traditional-snow-day/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/five-snow-day-announcements-that-broke-the-internet-almost/2026/01 Superintendents rapped, danced, and cheered for the home team's playoff success as they announced snow days. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:54:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/five-snow-day-announcements-that-broke-the-internet-almost/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-cold-front-is-sweeping-the-country-can-schools-heating-keep-up/2026/01 A spate of frigid temperatures across much of the country will present a test for schools' aging heating systems. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:00:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-cold-front-is-sweeping-the-country-can-schools-heating-keep-up/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-are-vulnerable-to-climate-disasters-principals-arent-ready/2025/07 When an emergency forces schools to close, school leaders need more than just moral courage. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:28:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-are-vulnerable-to-climate-disasters-principals-arent-ready/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/extreme-weather-disruptions-compound-students-lost-learning/2025/03 Fires, storms, and other natural disasters can disrupt learning beyond just missed instruction. Planning can help schools recover faster. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:10:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/extreme-weather-disruptions-compound-students-lost-learning/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-close-as-flu-and-other-respiratory-illnesses-spike/2025/02 Some schools are temporarily closing to stop the spread of infection—or because too many staff are sick. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:42:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-close-as-flu-and-other-respiratory-illnesses-spike/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/thinking-about-closing-a-school-what-to-consider-besides-enrollment/2025/01 It's not a given that closing a building will result in substantial savings. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:22:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/thinking-about-closing-a-school-what-to-consider-besides-enrollment/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-it-closes-schools-this-district-wants-to-avoid-the-mistakes-of-the-past/2025/01 The district wants to move slowly and not make closure decisions based on enrollment alone. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:11:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-it-closes-schools-this-district-wants-to-avoid-the-mistakes-of-the-past/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-do-you-check-your-work-email-on-snow-days/2025/01 We know how students feel about snow days. But how do teachers see them? Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:01:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-do-you-check-your-work-email-on-snow-days/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-wildfires-devastate-los-angeles-educators-offer-help-and-refuge/2025/01 As wildfires rip through the region, educators band together for support as they work to help students and families. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:54:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-wildfires-devastate-los-angeles-educators-offer-help-and-refuge/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/are-snow-days-making-a-comeback/2025/01 While some school districts use remote learning days when wintry weather strikes, others are reverting to—or sticking with—snow days. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:31:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/are-snow-days-making-a-comeback/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/educators-rush-to-get-food-and-shelter-to-their-students-after-hurricane-helene/2024/09 Districts slammed by an unprecedented natural disaster have become shelter zones for their communities. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:50:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/educators-rush-to-get-food-and-shelter-to-their-students-after-hurricane-helene/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-enrollment-down-achievement-lackluster-should-this-school-close/2024/06 An equity researcher describes how coming district-reorganization decisions can help preserve Black communities in central cities. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:50:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-enrollment-down-achievement-lackluster-should-this-school-close/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-harm-of-school-closures-can-last-a-lifetime-new-research-shows/2024/06 The short-term effects on students when their schools close have been well documented. New research examines the long-term impact. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:10:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-harm-of-school-closures-can-last-a-lifetime-new-research-shows/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-does-a-school-closure-become-discriminatory/2024/06 Advocates push for federal guidance on protecting students' civil rights in school closure decisions. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:54:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-does-a-school-closure-become-discriminatory/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-eclipse-is-great-for-learning-but-its-tough-on-school-logistics/2024/03 A total solar eclipse will cross a large swath of the country on April 8, sparking tough management choices for leaders of the districts in its path. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:18:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-eclipse-is-great-for-learning-but-its-tough-on-school-logistics/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/super-bowl-districts-face-super-sized-call-should-they-cancel-class-for-a-victory-parade/2024/02 Concerned about absenteeism, district leaders face tough decisions about days off for community events. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:12:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/super-bowl-districts-face-super-sized-call-should-they-cancel-class-for-a-victory-parade/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-schools-merge-principals-must-forge-a-new-culture-heres-how/2024/02 Principals must focus on building new relationships, inside and outside the school. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:08:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-schools-merge-principals-must-forge-a-new-culture-heres-how/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2024/with-a-steady-hand-a-superintendent-guides-her-district-through-big-changes When Aleesia Johnson became superintendent of the Indianapolis schools, Indiana’s largest district needed much more than a patch job. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2024/with-a-steady-hand-a-superintendent-guides-her-district-through-big-changes https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/california-agrees-to-redirect-2-billion-to-students-hurt-by-pandemic-learning-disruptions/2024/02 The settlement in the class-action lawsuit presses districts to provide evidence-based support to help students get back on track. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:53:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/california-agrees-to-redirect-2-billion-to-students-hurt-by-pandemic-learning-disruptions/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-do-you-decide-which-schools-to-close-inside-2-districts-thinking/2024/01 School district leaders weighed enrollment and staffing trends, population patterns, and logistical and sentimental concerns. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:29:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-do-you-decide-which-schools-to-close-inside-2-districts-thinking/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pressure-to-close-schools-is-ramping-up-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 Falling enrollments and tight budgets are prompting communities to consider school closures. But doing so is never simple. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:12:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pressure-to-close-schools-is-ramping-up-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/in-cocoa-out-chromebooks-e-learning-didnt-kill-old-fashioned-snow-days-educators-say/2024/01 Remember when virtual learning was going to put paid to snow days? These educators don't, either. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:47:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/in-cocoa-out-chromebooks-e-learning-didnt-kill-old-fashioned-snow-days-educators-say/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-enrollment-declines-districts-consider-closing-schools/2024/01 Districts across the country are confronting a long-term decline in enrollments that has accelerated in recent years. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:55:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-enrollment-declines-districts-consider-closing-schools/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/race-is-a-big-factor-in-school-closures-what-you-need-to-know/2023/11 Districts are more likely to close majority Black schools, researcher says. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:02:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/race-is-a-big-factor-in-school-closures-what-you-need-to-know/2023/11