Pittsburgh will host this year’s NFL Draft and is preparing for what is expected to be one of the largest events in the city’s history.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is planning to hold classes online in anticipation of the influx of visitors and the obstacles such travel could bring. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Wednesday that they will offer remote learning from April 22-24, while the draft will be held at Point State Park and North Shore from April 23-25.
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“Our first priority is to maintain continuity of learning while recognizing the unique circumstances the city will experience during the NFL Draft,” PPS Director Wayne Walters said in a statement, via PG.
“The transition to asynchronous learning allows us to support students academically while helping families navigate the logistical challenges anticipated across the district.”
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When ESPN contacted NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy for comment on the matter, he reportedly said the league was not involved in the PPS decision.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the United States are turning to remote learning to safely continue instruction. In the years since, some of these digital teaching technologies are still being deployed sporadically.
Green Bay hosted the NFL Draft last year, and according to PG’s report, some Wisconsin school districts closed for all or parts of the event.
Detroit public schools, on the other hand, are not deviating from their norm when hosting the draft in 2024, according to PG.
PPS is acting out of an abundance of caution because they know traffic volumes may increase and additional road restrictions may be coming, while trying to preserve their academic calendar in a safe manner.
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The NFL Draft has been underway for as long as it has been held in New York. It has moved to Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Nashville, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Detroit, Green Bay.
Next up is Pittsburgh.
