Question

students at mississinawa valley school in western ohio have to say \so long\ to snow days. the white powder may fall, but students wont be able to spend the day sledding. classes will be in session—online. officials say that holding electronic workdays (e - days) will help students keep up with their studies and familiarize them with virtual learning. it will also prevent requiring students to make up days later in the year.
some students argue that its not fair to ditch snow days, however. they say that snow days give them a much - needed break. they also note that missing a day here and there is not enough to put them behind. in addition, some educators point out that not everyone has access to home computers and that sometimes siblings have to share computers. should students be required to work on snow days? current events student reporters jordan dewar and logan gegg shoveled it out.
e - day now, play later
8 what is one reason given for having e - days instead of snow days?
9 explain whether snow days should or should not be replaced by e - days. support your argument with evidence from the text.

Explanation:

1. The answer directly extracts the reasons officials give for e-days from the text: maintaining study progress, virtual learning familiarity, and avoiding makeup days.
2. The argument against replacing snow days uses text evidence about students needing breaks and unequal access to computers, supporting the claim that snow days should remain.

Answer:

1. One reason for having e-days instead of snow days is that e-days help students keep up with their studies, familiarize them with virtual learning, and prevent requiring students to make up days later in the year.
2. Snow days should not be replaced by e-days. The text states that some students argue snow days give them a much-needed break, and some educators note not everyone has access to home computers or may need to share them—these issues mean e-days are not fair or accessible for all students.