Edison Public Schools To Go All-Remote Beginning Dec.7

EDISON, NJ — As coronavirus cases surge across the state and town, Edison Public Schools has decided to go all-remote through at least Jan. 4.

In a message to the school community, school Superintendent Bernard Bragen said the decision was the right one to make given the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Edison.

"We are making this move due to the significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases district-wide this week, and believe this transition is prudent at this time,” Bragen said in a letter.

On Wednesday, Edison Township reported 76 new COVID-19 cases in a single day.

Read More Here: Edison Reports 76 New COVID Cases, Drive-Thru Testing Scheduled

Bragen's announcement comes a week after he said at the board meeting that the district would continue with its hybrid learning model.

The district's plan to return to in-person hybrid model on Jan. 4, remains tentative.

"A final decision on this will be made close to the proposed date of return," said Bragen.

Edison is the latest school district to move to an all-remote schedule. Neighboring school districts have already transitioned to a remote schedule.

East Brunswick School District switched to remote learning on Nov.16, and will continue through Jan. 11, 2021.

Read More Here: East Brunswick School District To Go All-Remote Through Jan. 11

Woodbridge public schools will be all-virtual until Jan. 19, 2021.

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