NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans public schools will return with in-person learning on Jan. 4, as the district continues to monitor the local impacts of COVID-19.
Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis said that students being in classrooms is essential for them to get the best educational experience possible.
“I am hopeful our families, students and staff stayed safe during the holiday break, but now is not the time to let our guard down,” Lewis said.
The district said that schools will continue following COVID-19 safety guidelines and will remain in constant contact with state and local health experts in case changes need to be made. It said that it would be providing additional resources for COVID-19 testing for staff and students starting in January.
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