Jan 14, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- Students in many districts, including Guilford County, have not been in the classroom since Thursday. “I kind of understand. Kind of don’t. I thought we were going to be in school today, and I am just kind of confused,” said Jackson Crocker, an eighth-grade student. Guilford County Schools said 30 percent of secondary roads are unsafe for buses and teen drivers. FOX8 crews went around to some of the problem spots to see how they looked. During the day, some were mostly clear, and some were still wet, which could lead to refreezing overnight. Some residential streets still have ice on them. “They said the roads are not ready to be driven on, so I am just like OK,” Jackson said. It’s hard for an eighth-grader to understand why he can’t be in class with his friends. “It is just the assignments like overwhelming me throughout the days, and then we are concerned that tomorrow is going to be a no-school day, so I just want to know when it is just going to come back,” Jackson said. Instead of being in the building, students are learning remotely like during the pandemic. “It reminds me of 2020, and I just don’t want that to happen again,” Jackson said. Jackson's mom and other parents in the district are glad the kids are remote learning because other school systems like Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools canceled completely. “Knowing that with our younger students, someone needs to be there to help them through ... That's why we have hesitated on that. But we are going to join forces now with other districts that have been using that option because we have exhausted the amount of time we have without taking more workdays at the end of the school year,” WS/FCS Superintendent Tricia McManus said. McManus said staff members have worked to clear parking lots, sidewalks and other areas on campuses, but the neighborhood streets continue to be an issue across Forsyth County. “We have people out now going to all parts of our county, looking at the roads, looking at the travel conditions,” McManus said. Guilford County Schools declined to do an interview but told FOX8 in an email that maintenance staff members have worked to clear campus parking lots and sidewalks and they are in contact with municipalities and the North Carolina Department of Transportation about problem roads.  “I just want everyone to be safe ... I understand that there are backroads that are still not 100 percent,” said Amber Crocker, a GCS parent. Parents understand the concern but are ready to get their kids back into the classroom. “It has been a challenge ... At the same time, the teachers have made it so organized which has been phenomenal,” Amber said. The state only allows five days of remote learning for the year, and Tuesday marked day three. It is unclear when students will head back to the classroom and what the plan is if they use up all their remote days. The district says they will keep everyone updated if more changes are necessary.
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