Remote Learning in Brunswick County announced as road recovery efforts continue after storm

BRUNSWICK COUNTY COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Several areas in the Cape Fear region are still recovering from Monday’s storm, and this recovery will extend into next week, particularly in Brunswick County.

It has taken a few days for students in the area to get back on track, but with roads still in disarray, the Brunswick County School District is preparing for remote learning next week.

“Remote is better than nothing,” said Superintendent Dale Cole.

Brunswick County Schools will be operating remotely next week, with certain schools facing unique challenges due to varying conditions across the area.

“We are doing the best we can given the circumstances,” Cole noted. “Our buses cannot reach every area; some parts of the county are better off than others.”

Cole expects that by next week, the district will have a clearer idea of how long remote learning will continue. “We need a little time to assess the situation. By the middle of next week, we feel confident that we will be able to have nearly half of our schools back to face-to-face learning by the following Monday.”

Teachers in Brunswick County have spent the past few days preparing lesson plans and distributing supplies to students who left devices at school.

Grant Savage, an English teacher at North Brunswick High School, appreciates the decision to shift to remote learning. “Remote learning is essential right now. Many students and teachers can’t even leave their neighborhoods due to the road conditions, so it’s imperative that we implement remote learning this week.”

Savage also emphasized the importance of communication for parents and students during this period. “For students, if there’s a question, we have an answer. We have classroom management plans and learning resources available for parents to review.”

“The goal of remote learning is not to overwhelm students; we want to keep it as standards-based as possible,” he added.