Arizona governor, Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced Sunday, March 15, a statewide closure of Arizona schools from March 16 through March 27 due to the coronavirus outbreak. There are now 18 confirmed cases across the state of Arizona and over 3,000 nationwide. Ducey and Hoffan want to ensure the safety of all students and faculty throughout this situation. Schools will still continue to provide free and reduced lunches to nearby students while on this extended break.
Along with k-12 public and private schools, universities such as Arizona State and University of Arizona have also taken action. Universities across the nation have determined to move in-person classes to online. Most of them are allowing students to remain on campus and keep campus resources open. College classes will continue but some may progress into continuing the rest of the semester remotely.
Within the next two weeks, Ducey is expected to make a final announcement whether schools will reopen or remain closed.
– Lulu Sanders
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