The Lansing School District is once again delaying the start of its in-person learning.
In a message Wednesday, the school district said it was pushing back the start of the SOAR program from March 29 to April 12 after spring break.
The LSD says this is due to COVID-19 metrics not meeting the district’s requirements.
Schools that were scheduled to start on either March 22, 29, or April 12 will all now begin on April 12.
All other schools will start on their scheduled dates, April 19 and 26.
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New state health orders will soon allow more people to attend live sports events, and will require teenaged athletes to be tested weekly for COVID-19.
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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, now in the final year of his term, is set to deliver the 2021 State of The City on February 3. Schor has already stated his main priorities this yearwill include handling the coronavirus pandemic, continuing racial justice and equity work, and dealing with the city’s budget.
2020 proved to be a chaotic year rife with controversies for Schor, who has not announced if he plans to run again. Here s a look back at some of the key moment s that shaped Schor’s 2020 and will determine his path forward in 2021.
Economic Troubles
The coronavirus pandemic dealt a major blow to Lansing’s economy. Schor told WKAR that the city had to cut $12.5 million from its budget in the span of three months.