NYC Parents Protest Switch to Remote Learning

The city is protesting the decision to close schools and switch to remote learning to curb COVID-19. Students returned to classrooms in the fall, but parents are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to reopen schools and close other establishments like bars and gyms instead. The city has a policy to close schools if the COVID-19 positivity rate exceeds 3% over a week, which was recently met.

What was the main reason for switching to remote learning?

What actions are parents calling for regarding schools?

What was the public's reaction to the decision to close schools?

What establishments do parents suggest closing instead of schools?

What percentage of COVID tests would trigger school closures?