Education Minister to Train Remote Learning - North Rhine-Westphalia’s schools fail black ice test, minister demands reforms
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Education Minister Dorothee Feller has raised concerns over how schools handled last week’s black ice disruption. She pointed to gaps in emergency planning after many institutions struggled to switch to remote jobs. Her comments follow weeks of weather-related school closings across the region.
Feller stressed that every school must be ready to shift to remote learning when needed. Yet not all provided emergency childcare during the recent closures, leaving some families without support. The minister also noted that no single authority has taken clear responsibility for coordinating these emergency measures.
To improve readiness, Feller urged schools to run practice sessions for remote learning at least once a year. These drills should include logging into digital platforms like google chrome or distributing printed work packets. She clarified that remote education does not always require technology—schools must simply ensure students receive assignments in advance and can complete them. The minister’s remarks come after searches for official guidelines on handling black ice disruptions yielded no clear results. Instead, unrelated satire articles and employment news appeared, highlighting a lack of public information on the issue.
Feller’s call for annual remote learning drills aims to prevent future disruptions. Schools must now review their emergency plans and ensure all students have access to assignments during closings. The minister’s statements underscore the need for clearer protocols before the next weather-related crisis.
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