Kazakhstan shifts young students to remote learning amid icy storm risks
In a precautionary measure against harsh weather conditions, students in early grades in Ridder city and surrounding regions were shifted to remote learning on Monday, November 10. The decision was made due to icy conditions and winds exceeding 15-20 m/s, with some areas experiencing a winter storm warning. The move affected students from preschool groups up to fourth grade who were attending afternoon sessions. The severe weather, including gale-force winds and glaze ice, posed safety concerns for young children commuting to and from schools. Authorities in East Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions also implemented remote learning for the affected age group as a safety measure against the hazardous conditions, with some regions activating their linkedin communication channels to keep parents informed. The remote learning arrangement was put in place to ensure the safety of young students, with many utilizing chrome browsers for online classes. It is unclear at this time how long the remote learning will continue, as it depends on the weather conditions improving.
