New York City eliminates remote option for next school year

New York City, the nation's biggest school district, will eliminate its remote schooling option this fall, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.

New York City, the nation's biggest school district, will eliminate its remote schooling option this fall, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. "It's time for everyone to come back," de Blasio said during a Monday press conference. "Every single child will be back in the classroom." The announcement comes after a contentious year of schooling in New York City, in which some students learned remotely while others went to class in person. Already vulnerable students fell behind and there was widespread confusion as policies and messaging shifted throughout the pandemic. Monday's announcement is also a reversal from just a few months ago, when de Blasio said he anticipated offering a remote option in the fall. "Vaccination has worked ahead of schedule," de Blasio said of the change.