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School Closings Surge 82% as Omicron Spreads Across the U.S.
- Classes go online again before a much-needed winter break
- After lost years, officials try new ways to keep kids learning
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For U.S. school officials struggling with a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, winter break can’t come soon enough.
There were 646 Covid-related school closings for this week, up from 356 the week before, according to Burbio, a data service that aggregates calendars nationwide. Schools in states including Michigan, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio shifted to virtual learning or closed early for winter break. Several already are planning remote class in January.