School Districts Return , to Remote Learning , Amid Surging COVID-19 Rates.
'The Independent' reports that parents in Detroit are expressing their frustration as surging COVID-19 cases have caused the school district to return to virtual learning.
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Detroit is just one of a growing number of school districts moving classes online following winter break.
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In Detroit, the decision affects 50,000 students and leaves parents trying to juggle home and work schedules with their children's educational needs.
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'The Independent' reports that large school systems in Newark, New Jersey, Milwaukee and Cleveland have also returned to remote learning amid rising infections.
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Dozens of smaller school districts in the Detroit, Chicago and Washington areas have also temporarily paused in-person learning.
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said that a return to in-person learning would lead to , “extreme levels of positive cases.”.
On January 7, Chicago students remained out of school for the third day in a row after schools failed to reach an agreement with the teachers union over virus safety protocols.
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On January 7, Chicago students remained out of school for the third day in a row after schools failed to reach an agreement with the teachers union over virus safety protocols.
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'The Independent' reports that experts are still trying to understand the academic and mental health consequences of long periods of remote learning.
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The Biden administration has reportedly urged schools to remain open and trust in the effectiveness of vaccines and regular testing.
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The Biden administration has reportedly urged schools to remain open and trust in the effectiveness of vaccines and regular testing.
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Look, we have no reason to think at this point that Omicron is worse for children than previous variants.
We know that our kids can be safe when in school, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Independent'
