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State Declares School Closures Amidst Persistent Downpour and Structural Damage
Mizoram schools closed on April 29, 2026, due to heavy rain, wind, and landslides damaging 77 houses. Read why schools are shut and what happens next.
#MizoramRain, #SchoolClosure, #WeatherAlert, #MizoramNews, #HeavyRain
https://newsletter.tf/mizoram-school-closures-heavy-rain-house-damage/
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Schools in Mizoram are closed today, April 29, 2026, because of heavy rain and damage to 77 houses. This is a serious situation affecting many families.
#MizoramRain, #SchoolClosure, #WeatherAlert, #MizoramNews, #HeavyRain
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Poland Community School closed Monday due to water damage https://www.byteseu.com/1922191/ #CleanupProcess #Family #Maine #Maine'sTotalCoverage #MechanicFalls #monday #official #pcs #Poland #PolandCommunitySchool #prekindergarten #RegionalSchoolUnit16 #RegularStartTime #rsu #RSU16 #SchoolClosure #SchoolDistrict #SixthGrade #SixthGradeStudent #town #WaterDamage #WMTW
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‘Devastated’ parents hit out as council votes to AXE village school despite rising numbers claim
Carmarthenshire County Council has today (Wednesday 4 March) issued a notice to shut Ysgol Llansteffan, marking the end of an era for the local community.
The controversial move, which will see the school close its doors on August 31, 2026, will force pupils to move to Ysgol Llangain from September 1.
Council bosses have defended the decision, claiming the school has too many empty desks and a mounting budget deficit.
Official figures suggest the school had just eight registered pupils at the start of 2025, with bosses claiming there is little chance of numbers picking up.
But the Ysgol Llansteffan Parent Teacher Association has slammed the move, previously telling chiefs that pupil numbers were actually starting to grow. This follows a statutory closure notice that was issued in late 2025.
Language campaigners from Cymdeithas yr Iaith have also waded into the row, previously vowing to fight what they describe as “flawed” closure plans, and have now submitted a formal complaint to the Welsh Language Commissioner.
Ffred Ffransis, representing the group, has said that parents are “devastated” by the lack of support for the school in the council chamber today.
“Not only does closing a school disrupt children’s education and remove one of the main Welsh language institutions from the community, but we saw a democratic deficit today,” Mr Ffransis has stated.
He also hit out at the fact that there was “not a single word” in favour of the school from councillors during the meeting.
The school is one of four across the county facing the axe as part of a massive shake-up of local education.
Cllr Glynog Davies, Cabinet Member for Education, has admitted the decision was “difficult for everyone involved” and has been agreed with “sadness.”
#Carmarthenshire #CarmarthenshireCountyCouncil #CymdeithasYrIaith #education #Llangain #Llansteffan #schoolClosure #WelshLanguage #YsgolLlansteffan -
Ransomware closes Minersville Area schools in Pennsylvania #Ransomware #SchoolDistrict #K12 #Pennsylvania #SchoolClosure #cybersecurity https://dysruptionhub.com/minersville-ransomware-closure-pa/
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Ransomware closes Minersville Area schools in Pennsylvania #Ransomware #SchoolDistrict #K12 #Pennsylvania #SchoolClosure #cybersecurity https://dysruptionhub.com/minersville-ransomware-closure-pa/
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Cyber incident closes Zion, Illinois schools #CyberIncident #DataBreach #SchoolClosure #Illinois #cybersecurity #ransomware https://dysruptionhub.com/zion-illinois-schools-cyber-incident/
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Statutory closure notice issued for Ysgol Llansteffan
The notice, issued on Tuesday 25 November, sets out plans to discontinue the Welsh‑medium primary school from 31 August 2026. If approved, pupils would transfer to Ysgol Llangain, which the council says has sufficient capacity to absorb the catchment without additional measures. School transport and secondary transfer arrangements would remain unchanged.
The decision to issue the notice was agreed by the council’s Cabinet on 17 November, following viability assessments under the Modernising Education Programme approved last year.
Council says closure plan is difficult but invites objections
Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr Glynog Davies, said:
“We appreciate how difficult this situation is for those connected with Ysgol Llansteffan, and we wholeheartedly sympathise with the parents, staff, governors and local community. We encourage anyone with views on the proposal to submit them during the objection period so they can be fully considered before any final decision is made.”
Objections can be submitted until 23 December via the council’s online survey, by email to [email protected], or in writing to the Director of Education and Leisure at County Hall, Carmarthen.
Parents and campaigners rally to defend village school
Local campaigners have already begun mobilising. Llansteffan and Llanybri Community Council confirmed on social media that Ysgol Llansteffan’s PTA will hold a community meeting to help residents prepare objections, with details to be announced.
The PTA has also shared a GoFundMe appeal launched by parent Charlotte Grice, titled Save Ysgol Llansteffan – Legal Challenge Fund. The fundraiser aims to secure specialist education law support to challenge the closure proposal.
Grice writes that time is critical, with the statutory objection period ending on 23 December:
“Every donation — no matter how small or how large — will mean more than you can ever imagine. Your help could make the difference between losing our school forever or giving our children the future they deserve.”
The campaign argues that outdated pupil data, contradictions over capacity at Ysgol Llangain, and concerns about Welsh‑medium provision and Additional Learning Needs have undermined the closure case. Funds raised would go directly towards solicitor fees, reviewing the proposal, preparing legal documents, and any steps needed to challenge the closure lawfully.
Supporters describe Ysgol Llansteffan as “the beating heart of our village” and stress its role in sustaining the Welsh language locally. The school’s coastal and woodland setting is highlighted as central to its curriculum, while parents say its small size provides a sanctuary for children who struggle in larger environments.
The GoFundMe appeal concludes:
“Once a school like ours is gone, it is gone forever — and it will never return. Closing it would tear out a part of Llansteffan’s soul and rob future generations of what we still have the chance to protect today.”
Closure part of wider modernisation programme criticised by campaigners
Ysgol Llansteffan is one of several Carmarthenshire schools identified for closure under the council’s Modernising Education Programme. Campaigners have previously criticised the process, arguing that closures risk undermining Welsh‑medium provision and rural community life.
The statutory notice marks the final stage of the process, with objections and legal challenges to be considered before a final decision is made.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Welsh language campaigners prepare to fight flawed Carmarthenshire school closures
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Council identifies four schools for closure as part of its Modernising Education Programme, sparking local concern.#carmarthenshireCouncil #carmarthenshireCountyCouncil #cllrGlynogDavies #education #llansteffan #schoolClosure #ysgolLlangain #ysgolLlansteffan
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Welsh language campaigners prepare to fight ‘flawed’ Carmarthenshire school closures
The council’s Cabinet has agreed to publish a statutory notice to close Ysgol Llansteffan, while also launching consultations on the future of Ysgol Meidrim and Ysgol Y Fro, Llangyndeyrn.
Campaigners argue the decision is flawed, with Cymdeithas criticising councillors for pressing ahead despite admitting that the initial statutory stage of discussions with the schools — known as stage 0 — “did not happen properly.”
Ffred Ffransis, speaking on behalf of Cymdeithas yr Iaith in Carmarthenshire, said preparation work to mobilise responses and objections would begin immediately alongside the schools themselves:
“The cabinet should not have voted for a consultation after admitting that the initial statutory stage of discussion with the schools, known as stage 0, did not happen properly. The council officers’ reports say clearly that a consultation or a statutory notification to close should not be authorised unless councillors were sure that it was the best option. The preparation work to ensure responses to the consultations and objections to the statutory notice to close, together with the three schools, will start straight away.”
Four schools under review as viability questioned
As Swansea Bay News previously reported, Carmarthenshire councillors considered proposals last month to close four rural primaries under the county’s Modernising Education Programme. Reports highlighted falling rolls, high surplus places and financial pressures.
- Ysgol Llansteffan has just eight pupils on roll, with costs per pupil more than three times the county average.
- Ysgol Y Fro has 15 pupils and was placed in Special Measures by Estyn earlier this year.
- Ysgol Meidrim, with 31 pupils, is also in Special Measures following an inspection in 2024.
- Ysgol Pontyates has 24 pupils and more than 70% surplus places, with projections showing numbers continuing to fall.
Pontyates campaign continues despite reprieve
Although Pontyates was excluded from the immediate closure process, villagers have vowed to continue their fight. At a packed public meeting earlier this month, governors and parents insisted the threat remains and uncertainty continues.
“Of course it is a relief to hear that the consultation process is unlikely to proceed in the case of Ysgol Pontyates, but the anxiety and uncertainty will continue. For the benefit of the children and staff we must continue to fight, demand fairness for our families and our community, and ensure a future for a school – which has just celebrated its hundred and fifty years – for generations to come.”
Campaigners accused the council of rushing plans “in a thoughtless and unnecessary manner” and warned closures would mean upheaval and long journeys to larger schools. One pupil told the meeting:
“Our school is small but it is very special. We all know each other… We learn everything in Welsh and we are very proud of that. It is part of who we are and it helps keep our village and our language alive.”
Parents and supporters plan to protest outside County Hall in Carmarthen when the Cabinet meets on 17 November to decide whether to continue with the consultation.
Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr Glynog Davies said:
“We of course understand how difficult this is for the schools involved and wholeheartedly sympathise with the parents, staff, governors and local members.
“It is important to note that no decisions have been made with regards to Ysgol Meidrim and Ysgol y Fro and a consultation process will provide an opportunity for those school communities to have their say as part of the decision-making process.”
Related articles
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- Pontyates villagers vow to continue fight to save school
#carmarthenshire #carmarthenshireCouncil #carmarthenshireCountyCouncil #countyHall #cymdeithasYrIaith #llangyndeyrn #llansteffan #meidrim #modernisingEducation #pontyates #schoolClosure #ysgolLlansteffan #ysgolMeidrim #ysgolYFro
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Pontyates villagers vow to continue fight to save school
The school is one of four earmarked for closure by December 2026 under the council’s modernisation plans. A last‑minute decision means Pontyates is likely to be excluded from the immediate process, but campaigners insist the threat remains and uncertainty continues.
At a public meeting last week, villagers agreed to press ahead with their campaign.
A spokesperson said:
Parents and villagers packed into the public meeting in Pontyates, facing the governors as they voiced opposition to Carmarthenshire Council’s consultation on school closures.“Of course it is a relief to hear that the consultation process is unlikely to proceed in the case of Ysgol Pontyates, but the anxiety and uncertainty will continue. There is no clarity as to how long the delay will be. For the benefit of the children and staff we must continue to fight, demand fairness for our families and our community, and ensure a future for a school – which has just celebrated its hundred and fifty years – for generations to come.”
Campaigners accused the council of rushing plans “in a thoughtless and unnecessary manner” and described the consultation process as “fickle and inadequate.” They also raised concerns about the financial management of the county’s schools, pointing to a forecast overspend of £9 million.
The spokesperson added:
“This is nothing short of small village schools paying the price for others’ profligacy, because of a clear and unfounded prejudice against them.”
Parents also highlighted the impact on children, warning that closures would mean upheaval and long journeys to larger schools.
One pupil said:
“Our school is small but it is very special. We all know each other… We learn everything in Welsh and we are very proud of that. It is part of who we are and it helps keep our village and our language alive.”
Campaigners plan to protest outside County Hall in Carmarthen when the Cabinet meets on 17 November at 10am to decide whether to continue with the consultation.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Four Carmarthenshire schools face closure under modernisation plans
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Council leader Darren Price has stepped down for personal reasons, with Deputy Leader Linda Evans covering until December.#carmarthenshire #carmarthenshireCouncil #carmarthenshireCountyCouncil #education #pontyates #protest #schoolClosure #schoolModernisationPlan #ysgolPontiets
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Hơn 160 học sinh trường Phổ thông Dân tộc Nội trú THCS Con Cuông (Nghệ An) mắc cúm A. Toàn trường gần 400 em nghỉ học dài ngày để tránh lây lan. #InfluenzaA #CúmA #NgheAn #SchoolClosure #PhòngDịch
https://vtcnews.vn/hon-160-hoc-sinh-mac-cum-a-ca-truong-o-nghe-an-nghi-hoc-dai-ngay-ar986641.html
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Hơn 160 học sinh trường Phổ thông Dân tộc Nội trú THCS Con Cuông (Nghệ An) mắc cúm A. Toàn trường gần 400 em nghỉ học dài ngày để tránh lây lan. #InfluenzaA #CúmA #NgheAn #SchoolClosure #PhòngDịch
https://vtcnews.vn/hon-160-hoc-sinh-mac-cum-a-ca-truong-o-nghe-an-nghi-hoc-dai-ngay-ar986641.html
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Breaking News – Rain Effect: Holiday for schools in several districts in Telangana today as well
https://vaartha.com/telangana/holiday-for-schools-in-several-districts-of-telangana-today/572961/
#TelanganaSchoolsHoliday #SchoolHolidayTelangana #RainEffect #CycloneMontha #TelanganaNews #SchoolClosure #HeavyRain #RainAlert #StudentSafety #TelanganaWeather #Monsoon2025 -
🌧️ Ai quyết định cho học sinh nghỉ học khi mưa bão? Đây không chỉ là vấn đề giáo dục mà còn liên quan đến an toàn của hàng triệu gia đình và năng lực quản trị của địa phương. Hà Nội hiện có hơn 2,3 triệu học sinh từ mầm non đến THPT. Mỗi quyết định đều cần cân nhắc kỹ lưỡng! 📚🌀
#HọcSinh #NghỉHọc #MưaBão #QuảnLýGiáoDục #AnToàn #HàNội
#Student #SchoolClosure #Storm #EducationManagement #Safety #Hanoi -
Maharashtra rains disrupt daily life again — Pune schools already shut, but what about Mumbai? https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/mumbai-rains-schools-imd-alerts-eyvlauif?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MumbaiRains #PuneRains #BMCSchoolUpdate #SchoolClosure
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Maharashtra rains disrupt daily life again — Pune schools already shut, but what about Mumbai? https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/mumbai-rains-schools-imd-alerts-eyvlauif?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MumbaiRains #PuneRains #BMCSchoolUpdate #SchoolClosure
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Mount Carmel Academy, a charter high school that has partnered with Houston ISD since opening in 2008, will close at the end of the calendar year because of dwindling enrollment and related financial woes.
#Education #EducationNews #HISD #Houston #Local #News #CharterSchool #HoustonCharterSchool #HoustonISD #HoustonAreaSchoolClosures #MountCarmelAcademy #SchoolClosure
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SFUSD school closings don’t go far enough. Have #SFUSD close all its schools and build one new mega school in the Nordstrom’s shopping center. I don’t know if it still is but the underlying land used to be owned by SFUSD so presumably they could get the building inexpensively, nobody else is using it, and it’s a convenient centralized location for transit access from all points in the city. #schoolclosing #schoolclosure #sfba
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A list of up to 21 Seattle schools are slated for potential closure.
I'm getting word from activists at the school meeting that a crush of interested parents, students and activist are present.
Most can't even fit in the building. The meeting hasn't started yet but security is threatening the crowd due to anti-closure chants they want to stop.
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#Cryptosporidiosis is making people #sick in 'Devon
"The #NHS says most people recover within a month, if not less"
A long time off #work or #school & because they #drank the #water they #pay #SouthWestWater for
40,000 #residents put at risk in #21stCentury #UK
https://www.kingsbridge-today.co.uk/news/health/south-devon-water-parasite-crisis-latest-updates-689092
#fail #SafeWater #publichealth #crisis #parasite #diarrhoea #stomachPains #nausea #vomiting #fever #schoolClosure #primarySchool #NurserySchool
#OpenWaterSwim
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School administrators were asked to initiate all communication channels within their institution to ensure that parents/guardians can be informed promptly and can make necessary arrangements for their child/ward.
#Jamaica #Rainfall #SchoolClosure
Jamaica: Schools Ordered Closed Due to Inclement Weather -
School closures in California led to decreases in children’s social contact outside their households, but social contact declined less and waned more among children in lower income households and whose guardians were unable to work from home. Prolonged school closures may be inadequate for long-term COVID-19 transmission mitigation.