Detroit Public Schools to Move Friday Classes Online in December Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases

Detroit Public Schools to Move Friday Classes Online in December Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases
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Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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The public school district of Detroit, Michigan, said it will shift to online instruction for three Fridays in December, citing concerns over COVID-19 cases, mental health, and school cleanliness.

In a Nov. 17 statement announcing the change, the Detroit Public Schools said classes will move online on Dec. 3, Dec. 10, and Dec. 17. The district, which serves over 49,000 students, will begin winter recess on Dec. 20.