By 8:30 a.m., sacred objects lined the newly clean playroom desk: a Labubu knockoff, a karaoke microphone, half a geode, a choice selection of Baby-Sitters Club books, the sole remaining LEGO house from some elaborate kit,

In New Jersey, the state restricts the circumstances in which remote learning can be used. State law generally mandates students be in a classroom for the day to count toward the minimum days of instruction. If schools remain closed for three consecutive days, remote learning can count towards the minimum days of instruction, according to the law.

As central North Carolina thaws from a weekend ice storm, several school districts are making plans for the school day on Tuesday. It also leaves parents in Wake County wondering: When will students return to the classroom?

Even the chancellor’s own son is pushing for a return to traditional snow days, but Kamar Samuels said the city is sticking to its policy to go virtual if needed.

Highlands School District students will stay home the remainder of the week. Frigid temperatures, combined with the aftermath of Sunday’s monster snowfall, prompted the decision for remote learning through Friday,

Precipitation and cold temperatures are forecasted for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with an ice storm possible for Sunday. Overnight refreezing of any melting ice is likely for multiple days after that.