PITTSBURGH — Numerous children experience the delight of a snow day; however, what about a draft day?
Students of Pittsburgh Public Schools are poised to discover this.
The district informed its staff and families that operations would be conducted virtually from April 22-24, as the city prepares for and holds the NFL Draft. With municipal officials expecting up to 700,000 visitors and potential travel impediments across the area, the school district concluded that a shift to “asynchronous teaching and learning” would cause fewer disturbances for students.
“Our principal aim is ensuring uninterrupted progression of learning while acknowledging the unusual conditions the city will encounter during the NFL Draft,” stated Superintendent Dr. Wayne N. Walters. “Moving to asynchronous learning enables us to aid scholars in their studies while also assisting households in managing the organizational hurdles foreseen across the region.”
This entails students being provided with tasks and “educational exercises” from their teachers via digital systems.
When asked for comment, NFL representative Brian McCarthy cited the PPS press announcement and stated that the league had no part in the resolution.