School board says Detroit public school teachers, students can return to the classroom Monday In-person learning to resume in Detroit and last updated 2021-05-19 21:50:14-04 DETROIT (WXYZ) â The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education has voted unanimously to allow teachers and students to return to the classroom starting Monday. Parents can still continue to have their children learn remotely and teachers can also decline to return to the classroom and continue with their virtual lessons. It's unclear how many teachers plan to return to their classrooms. The safety protocols that will remain in place include masks and social distancing.