Many schools across Kentucky canceled classes yet again Monday, but in some districts, snow days are no longer what they used to be.
Barren County is one of 44 school systems using a program that allows students to continue their education at home.
Director of Instruction Scott Harper says many assignments can be completed online.
"If teaches and students are available for that kind of learning using some platform like Google Classroom, then they design their lessons around that," explained Harper. "At the same time, they also design lessons for students who may not have access at home."
The program can be used not just during inclement weather, but also in the event of sickness, such as a flu outbreak.
Completing snow day assignments means students don’t have to make up the days at the end of the school year.
