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Many Metro Detroit school districts have decided to go remote, others still weighing final decision

Schools must decide if they want in-person classes this fall

DETROIT – School districts are starting to decide if they’re going to hold classes remotely this fall or not.

Dearborn schools announced last week that the district will offer an online-only option for students amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

READ: Here’s what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemic

Districts are expected to get their back-to-school plan to the state by Friday. Then, they have to alert parents by Monday.

The state’s largest district, with 51,000 students -- Detroit Public Schools Community District, has a split model and superintendent Nikolai Vitti said that parents should have a choice. The district will be offering both virtual and face-to-face learning options.

Depending on the district, as few as 30 percent of parents said they don’t feel safe sending their children back into a physical classroom when there’s a pandemic.

Some communities however, said that as many as 60 percent of parents want their children to stay home.

Out of 29 school districts, most are leaning toward remote learning only.

Watch the video above for the full report


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