States that had mask mandates in place the longest are now lifting the requirement as districts across the country look to find a new normal.

Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. said while the district initially feared the worst for its schools, relatively little damage was sustained and most schools are only waiting to have power restored.

Students in New Orleans schools woke up this week not knowing when they will be back in school as their district is closed 'indefinitely' due to vast power outages and other damage caused by Hurricane Ida.