Suburban Chicago district shifts to remote learning over mask protest

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Fremont School District 79 will switch to remote learning beginning Monday, Feb. 14, after planned protests and demonstrations prompted the decision.

In a letter to parents, students and staff, district officials announced an adaptive pause would remain in effect until further notice in anticipation of protests that would “confront and/or interact directly with students.”

Schools officials said the decision to revert to virtual learning is due to potential demonstrations harming the district’s ability to educate students.

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