Tag #School Closures

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Rural School Closures in Dumfries and Galloway Spark Community Outcry

Parents in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, are petitioning against the closure of rural schools, citing the loss of community life and the failure of eight schools to reopen since 2019 after temporary closure. The council is said to be considering the closures as a way to cut costs.

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Quality Education
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Southeastern Europe Hit by Severe Cold Wave, Heavy Snow

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures caused widespread disruptions in Southeastern Europe, closing schools in Albania and impacting transportation in several countries, including Bulgaria and North Macedonia, with authorities working to clear roads and restore traffic; the cold snap is expected to l...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Floods and Snow Cause Widespread Disruption and One Fatality

Widespread flooding and snow across the UK caused significant travel disruption and school closures, resulting in major incidents being declared, numerous rescues, and at least one fatality; yellow weather warnings remain in place.

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No Poverty
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UK Snowstorm Causes Widespread Disruption

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures cause widespread disruption across the UK, prompting weather warnings and health alerts.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Snowstorm Causes Widespread Disruptions

Heavy snowfall across the UK causes widespread school closures, major travel disruptions, and road accidents.

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Climate Action
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Southeastern Europe Hit by Severe Storm, Causing Widespread Disruptions

Heavy snow and strong winds caused by a severe storm system disrupted transport and led to school closures across southeastern Europe, affecting countries like Albania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia, with the Predel Pass in Bulgaria experiencing accidents due to heavy snowfall, aligning with the EEA...

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Climate Action
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Major Winter Storm Impacts Southern US

A major winter storm is hitting the Southern Plains and South, bringing snow, freezing rain, and rain, causing school closures in Texas and Arkansas, and threatening major disruptions across a nearly 1,400-mile section.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Hertfordshire Private School Closure Blamed on Labour's Tax Policy

Immanuel College Prep School in Hertfordshire is closing due to financial pressures stemming from the Labour government's tax policies, including a 20% VAT increase on school fees starting January 1st, 2025; students will transition to Kerem School or complete their year at the senior school.

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Reduced Inequality
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Scotland Schools Closed Due to Snow and Ice

Scotland experiences severe weather with widespread school closures and travel disruptions due to snow and ice; a weekend snow warning is issued.

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