Winter Storm Pushes Albuquerque Schools, College to Remote Learning – Government Technology
Winter Storm Pushes Albuquerque Schools, College to Remote Learning Government Technology
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Albuquerque Public Schools Switch to Asynchronous Learning
Albuquerque Public Schools have made the decision to switch to asynchronous learning for all students on Thursday. This decision comes after initially declaring a two-hour delay late Wednesday in response to the winter storm warning that is in effect until Friday.
University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College Closures
Both the University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College have announced early Thursday that their campuses would be closed due to weather conditions.
- Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) will continue online courses on Thursday.
- The University of New Mexico (UNM) has canceled online and remote classes.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.1 By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education | Not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value | Not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status | Not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries | Not mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 4: Quality Education
The article mentions that Albuquerque Public Schools switched to asynchronous learning due to the winter storm warning. This highlights the importance of ensuring that all students have access to quality education, even in challenging weather conditions.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The article mentions that the University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College closed their campuses due to weather conditions. This can impact the ability of staff and faculty to work, highlighting the need for decent work and economic growth.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The article does not directly address this SDG.
SDG 13: Climate Action
The article mentions the winter storm warning and the impact of weather conditions on schools and universities. This highlights the need for climate action to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:
– Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education.
– Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
– Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article does not mention or imply any specific indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
Source: govtech.com
