On NYC Schools Reopening, Parents Weigh Health Versus Mental Health

As New York City emerges from the most serious health crisis in recent history, one of its biggest challenges is two months away: reopening the largest public school system in the country. As of now, New York City's public schools will offer what officials are calling "blended learning," a mix of in-person and remote instruction. Some families don't feel safe sending their kids back. Others say they wish their children could go every day. But for both, navigating this unprecedented situation is top of mind.