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During the throes of the pandemic, many parents, weary of monitoring their children s online classes, yearned for schools to reopen.
Then vaccines expanded, schools reopened in many cities, and teachers returned – but huge numbers of students didn t. Weeks passed; safety protocols became routine. President Joe Biden s administration urged in-person attendance. And still millions of students stayed remote, their parents concerned about the virus, not to mention bullying, racism, misbehavior, or child care.
As fall approaches, many schools are ending virtual programs and trying to return children to classrooms five days a week. New York City, the nation s largest school district, eliminated remote options for next year. New Jersey s governor announced schools must fully open in fall with no remote learning. Illinois public schools must do the same for almost all students, the state board of education voted last month.
Get essential education news and commentary delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up here for The 74’s daily newsletter. A lawsuit charging that California has failed to offer equal education to low-income students of color during the pandemic will get its first hearing in state Superior Court on Friday. The hearing comes roughly five months […]