U of M extending spring break, moving to remote learning
By Elle Perry, Daily Memphian
Updated: March 12, 2020 11:37 AM CT | Published: March 12, 2020 9:17 AM CT
The University of Memphis is extending spring break through Sunday, March 22, president M. David Rudd wrote in a letter to the campus community on Thursday, March 12. And the university will transition to remote and virtual learning for most courses and educational activities for the rest of the semester.
All six suburban school districts will not be closing additional days despite Shelby County Schools decision to close, a joint statement from the districts said Thursday.
In a “bold and preemptive move, Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray, is closing schools, starting Friday, and resuming Monday, March 30, the week after spring break.
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