Arizona teachers are protesting the possible reopening of schools this fall as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spiral out of control in the state, according to reports. Arizona has seen spikes of around 4,000 new cases at various times over the past few weeks with little sign of decline. The state is not dictating how schools reopen, with some schools using remote learning or a mix of online and in-person instruction, Reuters reported. CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION DEMANDS REMOTE REOPENING, ONLINE CLASSES ONLY THIS FALLBut for many parents and teachers, the directives are placing the safety of the state's 1.1 million public school students and 20,000 teachers at risk. When Deer Valley Unified School District tried to delay their opening to Oct. 14, parents planned a protest – set for July 30 – to demand the schools reopen earlier.

Source: Fox News July 18, 2020 15:56 UTC