After two weeks of remote learning, children in Jersey City are making their way back to the classroom. But with COVID-19 still a major concern in New Jersey, the return to in-person learning doesn’t come without worry. Interim superintendent Norma Fernandez said a temporary switch to remote learning was necessary following a surge in COVID-19 cases after the holiday break. But that number has since declined, with about 24 staff members testing positive at the end of last week.
School officials say the goal is to keep students in the classroom. If COVID-19 case numbers reach a point at which students and staff are no longer safe, they’ll consider if a switch to remote learning is needed.
