The walkout was driven by a series of social media posts that circulated Monday calling on city students to leave class at 11:52 a.m. on Tuesday in protest.

The deal ends a standoff that has kept 340,000 students out of classrooms for a week.

As of Monday evening, 424,230 employees and students have been tested and 65,630 were positive for the virus.

Principals are determined to strengthen relationships and ensure the well-being of students and staff to overcome COVID and other disruptions in the new year.