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School Reopenings Reconsidered

Several big school districts are extending remote classes into the fall, and giving up on hopes to go back to class.
Detroit Public Schools opened their doors for summer classes The first-time students will be allowed back for in-person instruction since doors were closed in early spring. Detroit will offer both in-person and virtual learning courses, and families are given the option to decide which model they prefer.

California’s two largest school districts, Los Angeles and San Diego, announced that schools will not open for any in-person instruction when the academic year starts in August.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his plan for schools to reopen for at least some in-person instruction in the fall. The blended learning plan would allow for in-person attendance to range from one to three days a week.
Nashville public schools were forced to reverse course, no longer returning to in-person learning on August 4.

Atlanta public schools will start the first nine weeks of the school year virtually.
Dallas schools were set to reopen, but now the superintendent has second thoughts.