A devastating storm slammed Northwest Indiana on August 11, toppling trees, snapping power lines, and forcing school cancellations as the new academic year began. At Gary West Side Leadership Academy, a fallen tree shattered a classroom window, injuring staff — just one of many disruptions that left thousands without power for weeks. With students lacking devices and reliable electricity, traditional e-learning isn’t an option. To meet Indiana’s 180-day requirement, districts are scrambling: some will use built-in extended days, others hope for state waivers to assign work during breaks or shorten vacations. Superintendents face tough choices while preparing for future weather emergencies. This crisis underscores community resilience — and the urgent need for flexible, disaster-ready education systems.
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