Teachers Protest Return To School In Monroe, Washington

MONROE, Wash. (AP) – Teachers in northwestern Washington state have urged school district administrators to stop plans next week to resume some in-person classes for first-graders as coronavirus cases continue to increase.

KING-TV reported that teachers in the Monroe School District protested the return-to-school plans at a drive-in rally Monday, honking and chanting while the school board met virtually.

Some educators have also argued that they were not included in the decision-making process.

District administrators announced plans to provide a mix of in-person and at-home learning for first graders.

Superintendent Justin Blasko said the district is trying to make the best decisions to progress its students.