Several schools reopened after coronavirus-related closures Tuesday while many other districts ordered students to stay home as COVID-19 continues to spread in the U.S.
The growing number of closures is raising questions about where some students will get free- and reduced-price lunch and other federally provided meals.
Fears of coronavirus and COVID-19 have driven parents in several Seattle-area cities to petition their district administrators to close schools, according to reports.
Coronavirus and positive COVID-19 tests shut schools in Washington as crews disinfected buildings and teachers prepped to teach online even as some buildings reopened.
Moving classes online is one contingency school district leaders are planning for should any potential coronavirus outbreaks begin disrupting life in the U.S.