Governor John Bel Edwards has signed an order that keeps K-12 public schools closed for the remainder of the school year. However, students will continue education via remote learning. Acting State Superintendent Beth Scioneaux says local districts will be tasked with developing the criteria that will determine a student’s advancement in grade level.
“They will evaluate different types of work, somewhat like the guidance we’ve talked about for the seniors. It’ll be a preponderance of information that will be available to them as they judge the readiness of their students to move forward,” said Scioneaux.
Scioneaux says the hurdles created by a lack of widespread technological infrastructure is something that will be overcome with a mix of high-tech and low-tech distance learning practices.
“We support the school systems in using a combination of those if that works well for their students. We are helping them evaluate their needs in regards to technology,” said Scioneaux.
Scioneaux says how to grade students will also be left in the hands of the districts.
“They will use a variety of schoolwork in order to judge that. At this time, we will not likely recommend pass/fail,” said Scioneaux.
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