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Statement from Michigan Virtual regarding statewide school closures

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LANSING, Mich. — Tonight Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State Superintendent Michael Rice, and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun called for the closure of schools statewide to reduce the spread of Coronavirus in Michigan. In response, Michigan Virtual President and CEO Jamey Fitzpatrick issued the following statement:

“Michigan’s leaders made a difficult decision tonight — one that protects our communities, families, and youth — by calling for the temporary closure of schools across the state to protect the health and wellbeing of Michigan residents. During this unexpected closure, I implore educational leaders across Michigan to assess where they stand with their learning continuity plans and consider practical strategies that support continued learning. I also urge parents to double down on their children’s education and work collaboratively with schools and teachers to support the academic success of our youth. There are steps that can be taken today to leverage existing innovations with digital platforms, e-learning, and online tools that will make our state stronger and more prepared to prevent educational gaps in the future. In 2020, opportunities abound for ensuring quality education both inside and outside of the classroom. We applaud Gov. Whitmer for taking this proactive stance and look forward to working together towards making these opportunities accessible and equitable for all.”

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About Michigan Virtual

Michigan Virtual is a nonprofit educational organization that is leading and collaborating to build learning environments for tomorrow. Driven by student success, we have a strong record of supporting Michigan education that spans more than two decades. While many know us for our research-based, quality online learning options for students and professional development for educators, we also do a great deal of work behind the scenes to conduct original research, test innovations in learning, and provide consulting partnerships to promote effective practices. Education is changing faster than ever. Discover new models and resources to move learning forward at michiganvirtual.org.

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