NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio delayed the start of in-person learning at public schools for a second time for most students on Thursday as the city grapples to safely reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
While virtual lessons via the internet are already underway, in-person learning had previously been delayed to Monday, Sept. 21, for those students who opted in.
Now, only pre-kindergarten children and students with special learning needs will start on Monday, the mayor said at a news conference. Elementary school students will begin Tuesday, Sept. 29. Middle- and high-school students will start Oct. 1.
(This story corrects 3rd paragraph to say elementary school students will start Sept. 29)
(Reporting by Jonathan Allen; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
