Pittsburgh to close schools for NFL draft; switch to remote learning

"I personally like it, especially because we go to school downtown, so it's just gonna be really hectic trying to get here and trying to get home."

"Like I have physics, so that can be hard to try and learn online. But especially with the AP tests coming up, it'll be easier for us to study at home and just get as much time as we need to study."

"Hopefully, when people see the actual impact when we are here and we have the influx of people there'll be some understanding to it."

"The decision to move to asynchronous learning, with assignments completed independently online rather than together in Zoom classes, was meant to be an equitable one."

Pittsburgh Public Schools decided to cancel in-person classes during the NFL draft due to expected traffic congestion from an influx of 500,000 to 700,000 visitors. Students, like Kaya Lewis, support the decision, citing safety and convenience. Remote learning will allow students to prepare for upcoming AP tests, despite challenges in subjects like physics. The district aims for equitable learning by implementing asynchronous classes, allowing students to complete assignments independently. The decision also considers the impact on local transit systems, which will be overwhelmed during the event.

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