Seattle Public Schools approves plan to return some students to in-person learning

SEATTLE — The Seattle Public Schools school board approved a plan on Thursday that will return some students to in-person learning beginning March 1.

The approved resolution will bring back approximately 9,000 students, according to an SPS news release.

Preschoolers, first graders and students enrolled in moderate-to-intensive special education will be the individuals returning to the classroom.

“I’m very pleased that our school board today made the decision to move forward on bringing Pre-K, first grade students and students enrolled in moderate-to-intensive special education services pathways back into our classrooms,” said Superintendent Denise Juneau. “Our entire staff will be getting a lot of work done over the next couple of months to make sure we are ready to greet students in person.”

Students will attend classes up to five days a week.

And although SPS approved some to return to the classroom, officials said remote learning will still be offered to families who opt not to return to in-person instruction.

SPS stated it plans to survey parents to find out who will opt to continue with remote learning.

The announcement comes a day after the state released new guidance, hoping to prompt school districts to bring back more students.

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