Overview:
Dekalb County Schools announced that on April 8, students will have an independent learner day to witness the partial solar eclipse.
If you are a student in Dekalb County Schools your spring break was just extended for one day to enjoy the solar eclipse happening in April but some families are not happy.
In a communication with families yesterday, Dekalb County Schools announced that on April 8, students will have an independent learner day to witness the partial solar eclipse.
“This decision allows for the creation of safe viewing and educational experiences related to the partial solar eclipse, which will be visible from 1:45 PM to 4:21 PM. While Georgia will not witness the full eclipse, the partial view still offers a uniqe learning opportunity.”
While the decision from the district focused on creating “safe viewing and educational experiences related to the partial solar eclipse, some parents are not happy.
On the county’s Facebook page, many parents focused on the lack of childcare that many parents would experience.
” I feel for the parents who now have to scramble for childcare. Our son is a senior, but this decision was a bit hasty because employers are not going to want to hear the excuses about the district closing school. You get penalized for being a parent? Make it make sense.”
“This is an unthoughtful decision and seems selfish on the part of Dekalb County schools. There are no camps open for the “Great American Solar Eclipse” day. This leaves working parents having to find child care on the heels of spring break so kids can potentially see a partial solar eclipse, the majority of which occurs after school ends and requires special safety glasses. And we have to do all the class work at home. Thank you, Dekalb County. Hope you enjoy the eclipse.”
Others were excited about the additional time with their families.
“Thank you! This gives me an extra day to rest and enjoy my babies.”
While others thought the notice from the district was ample enough time for parents to make childcare decisions.
“Hasty? Two weeks notice is sufficient in every other aspect of life. If you feel like you’re “scrambling” for care with two weeks, I would hate to see how some of y’all “manage” other areas of your life.”
