Weather tracker: US cities close schools and cancel flights amid heavy snowfall
A severe winter storm named Hernando caused significant disruptions across northeastern US cities, including school closures and thousands of flight cancellations due to heavy snowfall and high winds.
VIDEO: Parents protest against the closure of educational institutions in several municipalities
Parents in several municipalities in Latvia are protesting against school closures and changes to educational institutions due to declining student numbers.
Are local authorities massively closing schools? Nowacka has spoken out
Poland's Minister of Education appealed to local governments to reconsider school closures as data shows a significant decline in the number of schools since 2019.
Dozens of schools may disappear from the map of Poland. Final decisions will be made soon
Poland faces potential school closures due to a demographic crisis affecting local education budgets and drawing protests from parents and teachers.
Atlantic Canada wakes up to more snow and ice in wake of winter storm
Atlantic Canada is experiencing significant snow and ice from a powerful winter storm that has impacted the region, leading to school closures and hazardous conditions.
School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Tuesday
Several schools and daycare facilities in southern Manitoba are closed due to inclement weather conditions.
New York buried in nearly 60 centimetres of snow as Manhattan falls silent
New York City experienced its largest snowfall in over a decade, as nearly 60 centimeters of snow blanketed the area, prompting a travel ban and school closures.
Floods in Machala and river overflows paralyze part of El Oro on February 23
Severe rainfall caused significant flooding in Machala and river overflows in El Oro province, disrupting daily life and leading to school closures.
Killing of Mexican drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ triggers wave of violence
The death of drug cartel leader 'El Mencho' has led to widespread violence and chaos across Mexico, prompting school closures and government warnings.
The Village School Brought the Family to Janakkala, and Now They Have to Consider Moving Away: 'This Has Been Heavy'
The Nuorala family, who moved to Vähikkälä for its village school, are considering relocation due to possible school closures that would drastically affect their daily life.
Severe winter storm hits the US, roads closed and schools shut down in New York
A severe winter storm in the US is causing road closures and school shutdowns, with snowfall predictions of up to 60 cm in some areas.
New York declares a state of emergency due to the worst snowstorm in a decade
New York has declared a state of emergency in response to a severe snowstorm expected to last 36 hours, with traffic bans and school closures implemented to ensure public safety.
School and bus cancellations around southern Manitoba on Thursday
Several schools and bus services in southern Manitoba have been canceled due to inclement weather conditions.
Strong stance from Janakkala municipality
Janakkala municipality plans to file criminal complaints regarding threats made on social media against its personnel and facilities.
Storm dumps 50 cm of snow on parts of eastern Newfoundland, with more to come
A severe winter storm has brought over 50 cm of snow to eastern Newfoundland, leading to widespread service disruptions and school closures.
Southern Ontario to see messy winter storm, with snow and freezing rain
Southern Ontario is preparing for a significant winter storm with school closures and hazardous conditions due to snow, freezing rain, and strong winds.
School and road closures in Manitoba on Wednesday
The article details school and bus cancellations in Manitoba due to inclement weather on February 18, 2026.
Families determined to get to school, despite heavy rainfall in WA's Kimberley
Heavy rainfall in WA's Kimberley has prompted some students to find alternative means, including helicopters, to reach their schools due to flooding and road closures.
Educational crisis in Texas: the list of 12 Houston schools that would close due to lack of students and funds
In Houston, Texas, authorities are planning to close 12 schools this year due to dwindling student enrollment and funding issues.
Readers' Letters: Doors, Decline in Birth Rate, Labor Costs
The article features readers' letters discussing the failure of Argentina's education system, the decline in birth rates, and related economic issues.
Flight cancellations, closed schools, and increased risks – Which areas are affected by the severe weather
Strong winds are causing severe disruptions to transportation and local events in the Dodecanese, Rhodes, Crete, and other Aegean islands, leading to flight cancellations and school closures.
Powerful Winds Hit Barcelona: 25 Injured, Flights Grounded
Severe winds in Barcelona have resulted in 25 injuries, flight cancellations, and school closures due to dangerous weather conditions.
Storm "Nils": One storm-related death in France - several injured in Spain
Storm "Nils" has caused one death in France and injuries in Spain, leading to a high weather alert and school closures in Catalonia.
LIVE - Storm Nils: death of a truck driver in Landes, four departments under red alert
Storm Nils has caused significant disruption in southern France, including the death of a truck driver, widespread power outages, and school closures across multiple departments.
Three years after the closure of an elementary school in a rural area, 410 people have left... 'The effect of regional extinction' is confirmed for the first time
A recent study indicates that closing small elementary schools in rural areas leads to significant population decreases, confirming the risk of regional extinction.
Maryland high school locked down after shooting leaves one person injured
A shooting incident at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Maryland has resulted in one injury and prompted a lockdown and road closures in the area.
San Francisco schools close after teachers strike over failed negotiations with union
San Francisco's public schools have closed due to a teachers' strike stemming from failed contract negotiations between the school district and the educators' union, impacting around 50,000 students.
San Francisco schools on verge of closing over possible teachers strike
The San Francisco Unified School District announced potential closures of schools next week due to an impending teachers' strike, marking the first such event in nearly 50 years if an agreement is not reached by Monday.
Where will there be no classes? These states suspend school activities due to a measles outbreak
The increase in measles cases in Mexico has led the government to strengthen preventive measures, resulting in school suspensions in affected areas as they emphasize vaccination to protect vulnerable populations, especially children.
Police advise caution: Denmark is sinking in snow
Denmark is severely impacted by a snowstorm, causing school closures and transportation disruptions as up to 30 centimeters of snow is expected in some areas.
A snowstorm paralyzed most of Denmark
A severe snowstorm is affecting eastern Denmark, particularly Copenhagen, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors and resulting in flight cancellations and school closures.
Schools and high schools across the country are closed due to snow
Due to heavy snowfall, multiple high schools are closed, and parents are advised to keep their children home from schools, kindergartens, and daycares, including Denmark's largest high school.
VIDEO Storm Leonardo hits Spain and Portugal. Thousands evacuated
Storm Leonardo struck the Iberian Peninsula, causing floods that forced thousands to evacuate, leading to school closures and canceled train services, with one reported death in Portugal.
These are the municipalities in Andalusia that keep schools closed due to storm Leonardo
The educational authority has confirmed the municipalities in Andalusia where in-person classes will be suspended due to storm Leonardo, affecting several provinces including Cádiz and Málaga.
PHOTO Red alert over Spain, schools closed, thousands evacuated: 'The ground is already soaked, and the worst is yet to come'
Spanish and Portuguese authorities raised the alert level due to the impending storm Leo, which threatens severe flooding across the Iberian Peninsula, leading to school closures and travel advisories.
Southern Spain is again ravaged by a natural disaster: residents evacuated, some schools closed
Southern Spain faces severe weather as the AEMET issues a red alert for parts of Andalusia due to heavy rainfall from Storm Leonardo, prompting evacuations and school closures.
New Spanish Deluges – Thousands Evacuated
Extraordinary rainfall in southern Spain has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents, particularly in Andalusia, with school closures and transport disruptions reported due to the storm named Leonardo.
Risking a year of rain in a short time - Portugal has deployed 3000 soldiers
Storm Leo is expected to hit Spain and Portugal with heavy rain and winds, leading to school closures and travel advisories, just a week after Storm Kristin caused destruction in the region.
Latest news on the storm 'Leonardo', live | Classes suspended, road and rail cuts, and 3,000 evacuated due to the impact of the storm
The storm 'Leonardo' has severely impacted Spain's Peninsula, especially in Andalusia, causing school closures and the evacuation of approximately 3,000 people due to severe rainfall and snow warnings.
Snow chaos in Hesse - trucks stuck - DWD warns of black ice - school closures in Lower Saxony
Germany faces severe winter weather with trucks stranded in Hesse and warnings of icy roads from the German Weather Service, leading to school closures in Lower Saxony.
Snow Chaos in Germany – Man Dies on Icy Road – School Cancellations in Lower Saxony
Germany is experiencing severe winter conditions with icy roads leading to a man's death in Hesse and school cancellations in Bremen and Lower Saxony.
Weather Rollercoaster in Poland. A 30 Degree Temperature Jump
Poland is experiencing extreme cold temperatures dropping to -28 degrees Celsius, leading to school closures and fatalities due to hypothermia.
Storm Leonardo Forces 900 Preventive Evacuations in Jerez de la Frontera
Authorities in Jerez de la Frontera have ordered the evacuation of 900 homes as a precautionary measure due to Storm Leonardo, which has also led to a bus service suspension and school closures across Andalucía.
Storm Leonardo Approaches Spain and Portugal
Spain's AEMET weather agency has issued a red warning for extreme storm Leonardo, predicting severe floods and landslides in southern Andalusia, prompting school closures across the region.
Perceived temperature may drop to -38℃. Frost means: Death, closed schools, and emerging heating facilities
A severe frost in Poland has resulted in multiple deaths due to hypothermia and led to school closures and the establishment of emergency heating centers.
15 Employees and 13 Students. Schools Are Disappearing Across Poland. The Mayor: "Decisions Must Be Made"
In Poland, schools are being closed amidst protests from local communities, with a case in Rogóźno highlighting the struggle between school authorities and residents over declining student numbers.
School closures due to winter: We shouldn't let ice and snow catch us cold
In response to severe winter weather, North Rhine-Westphalia has implemented distance learning while raising concerns about the safety of school routes rather than hastily switching to home schooling.
"The state is the first to call in sick when it snows"
In Germany, winter panic leads to train cancellations and school closures despite only normal winter conditions in most regions, with WELT's chief reporter Anna Schneider calling the decision to close schools for ten centimeters of snow 'madness.'
“It is critical to see when an entire federal state shuts down”
Heinz-Peter Meidinger from the German Teachers' Association criticizes the increasing school closures due to snow and icy conditions, arguing for regional decision-making over statewide shutdowns.
Major incident declared as 30,000 homes left without water in Kent and Sussex
A major incident has been declared as 30,000 homes in Kent and Sussex have been without water for up to five days, impacting schools and hospitals due to the cold weather and Storm Goretti.