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Insights on school closures, weather safety, and prediction technology

Parent GuideJanuary 15, 2025

Two-Hour Delay Guide: What Parents Need to Know About School Delays

Complete guide to two-hour school delays. Learn what causes delays, how they differ from closures, and tips for parents to manage morning schedule changes.

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Weather SafetyJanuary 10, 2025

Ice Storm School Closures: Why Ice Is More Dangerous Than Snow

Learn why ice storms cause more school closures than snowstorms. Understand freezing rain dangers, black ice risks, and how schools decide to close during ice events.

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Weather SafetyJanuary 8, 2025

When Do Schools Close for Cold Weather? Temperature Thresholds by State

Complete guide to cold weather school closures. Learn temperature thresholds, wind chill policies, and when extreme cold causes schools to close in your state.

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TechnologyJanuary 5, 2025

School Closure Notification Systems: How to Get Alerts Before Everyone Else

Learn about school closure notification systems, how districts announce closures, and the best ways to get early alerts. Compare phone, email, app, and AI prediction methods.

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TechnologyJanuary 20, 2024

How AI Predicts School Closures: The Technology Behind Early Warnings

Discover how artificial intelligence and machine learning power school closure predictions. Learn about weather data, algorithms, and prediction models used by districts nationwide.

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Weather SafetyJanuary 15, 2024

Winter Weather School Closures 2024: Complete Guide for Parents

Everything parents need to know about winter weather school closures in 2024. Includes closure criteria, safety guidelines, and preparation strategies for snow days and ice storms.

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AnalysisJanuary 10, 2024

Snow Day Predictions vs Reality: Why Weather Forecasts Don't Always Match School Closures

Understand why weather forecasts and school closures don't always match. Learn about the hidden factors that really drive school closure decisions beyond simple weather predictions.

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SafetyJanuary 5, 2024

Emergency School Closure Procedures: What Every Parent Should Know

Learn about emergency school closure procedures, communication systems, and how to prepare your family for unexpected weather events.

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TechnologyDecember 28, 2023

School District Technology: How Modern Systems Predict Closures

A deep dive into the technology stack behind modern school closure prediction systems, including APIs, machine learning, and real-time data processing.

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