Detroit public schools temporarily switch to virtual learning for 2 weeks
After spring break, classes will be held remotely for students between April 5-16
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: The school district initially announced that the switch to virtual learning would last one week (through April 9). The district made an updated announcement on April 2 extending the switch for two weeks, instead.
According to the Detroit Public Schools Community District, students and staff will commence virtual learning for the weeks of April 5 and April 12 “as a safety precaution,” as COVID-19 cases surge in Michigan and Metro Detroit.
Officials say the temporary switch to online learning is designed to “allow employees and students a week of social isolation after spring break to limit the spread of COVID-19,” the initial announcement reads.
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Detroit public schools say there aren’t enough teachers to meet the demand as schools reopen Monday
All schools, grade levels will return to classrooms; online option still available
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The DPSCD said there are not enough teachers who are willing to go back into classrooms to meet the demand.
An estimated 40% of the roughly 50,000 DPSCD students have opted to return to classrooms for in-person education, but only 20-30% of teachers have agreed to teach face-to-face.
Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti estimates only 1,000 students will have full face-to-face instruction.
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Some parents spoke out and said they don’t want their children to be taught on a screen in a classroom.