The president of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers said Thursday that Minneapolis Public Schools will allow students to shift to virtual learning through Feb. 12.
The move followed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shooting 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Union President Marcia Howard said families may choose to keep students at home during the next five weeks, calling the virtual option a direct result of pressure from educators and parents.
“MPS is going to be offering an option for students to learn from home until February 12. This is an OPTION and exactly what so many families need right now,” Howard wrote. “MFE members brought this to MPS and MPS listened. Let’s stay strong together Minneapolis.”
The announcement followed a separate decision by Minneapolis Public Schools to cancel in-person classes on Thursday and Friday.
