Yuma school closures extended by one week
All schools closed through April 10
PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman today ordered all Arizona schools to remain closed through April 10.
This extends Yuma County school closures by a week.
Ducey originally announced Arizona schools would remain closed through March 27.
Now Ducey and Hoffman are extending school school closures through Friday, April 10.
Both have announced they will continue to provide updates and guidance concerning this topic, and whether there will be a need to continue school closures beyond April 10.
“Our goal is to get kids safely back in the classroom as soon as possible while providing parents and educators certainty so they can plan and make decisions,”
– Gov. Doug Doucey
Superintendent Hoffman insists they will continue to work closely with school administrators to provide families with resources to navigate the impacts of school closures.
In their letter, Ducey and Hoffman urge schools to follow a list of guidelines. Included are having learning opportunities available through online resources or materials that can be sent home.
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