Friday, February 26, 2010

E-lessons might be in session if school's not | Columbus Dispatch Politics

Future snow days might not be quite as much fun for Ohio students. With unusual snowfall forcing several school districts to burn through their five allotted calamity days this year, some state lawmakers are working to make it easier for districts in the future to make up the missed days through online lessons.

Under the bipartisan bill, when a district cancels school, it could immediately post lessons to its Web site for each grade level or class, allowing students to download the material and turn in the work within two weeks...