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Parents furious at Jersey City schools closure until fall

Schools were reopening on April 26, and the reasons for the reversal remain unclear.

Aired 04/21/2021

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Parents furious at Jersey City schools closure until fall

Clip: 4/21/2021 | 3m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

Schools were reopening on April 26, and the reasons for the reversal remain unclear.

The majority of Jersey City parents want their students to stay remote, but many are furious that the district hasn’t found a way to reopen, especially for its most vulnerable students.

Aired 04/21/2021

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