School Districts Return , to Remote Learning , Amid Surging COVID-19 Rates.<br />'The Independent' reports that parents in Detroit are expressing their frustration as surging COVID-19 cases have caused the school district to return to virtual learning. .<br />Detroit is just one of a growing number <br />of school districts moving classes <br />online following winter break. .<br />In Detroit, the decision affects 50,000 students and leaves parents trying to juggle home and work schedules with their children's educational needs. .<br />'The Independent' reports that large school systems in Newark, New Jersey, Milwaukee and Cleveland have also returned to remote learning amid rising infections. .<br />Dozens of smaller school districts in the Detroit, Chicago and Washington areas have also temporarily paused in-person learning.<br />Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said that<br />a return to in-person learning would lead to , “extreme levels of positive cases.”.<br />On January 7, Chicago students remained out of school for <br />the third day in a row after schools failed to reach an agreement <br />with the teachers union over virus safety protocols. .<br />On January 7, Chicago students remained out of school for <br />the third day in a row after schools failed to reach an agreement <br />with the teachers union over virus safety protocols. .<br />'The Independent' reports that experts are still trying <br />to understand the academic and mental health <br />consequences of long periods of remote learning. .<br />The Biden administration has reportedly <br />urged schools to remain open and trust in the <br />effectiveness of vaccines and regular testing. .<br />The Biden administration has reportedly <br />urged schools to remain open and trust in the <br />effectiveness of vaccines and regular testing. .<br />Look, we have no reason to think at this <br />point that Omicron is worse for children <br />than previous variants. We know that <br />our kids can be safe when in school, Joe Biden, President of the United States, <br />via 'The Independent'
