NEW YORK — New York City’s school system will require all 1.1 million of its students to attend classes in person this fall after more than a year of pandemic-induced disruption, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday, joining a nationwide back-to-school trend.
The city’s plans to abandon virtual learning come as states and cities across the United States ease restrictions designed to slow new coronavirus infections. The trend reflects a sustained decline in COVID-19 cases, with a significant percentage of Americans now vaccinated.
In the current New York school year, some students have opted for a hybrid weekly schedule, with a mix of in-person and remote learning. Most parents…
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