State Schools Superintendent Hedges at Full Time Return to Classroom – The Illinoize

State Superintendent Dr. Carmen Ayala did not specify any benchmarks for what would make the situation completely safe. “We have worked very strongly throughout this entire pandemic in recognizing that we have 852 school districts across the state that are very unique and diverse and special. We have really worked at encouraging the in-person instruction as much as possible. But, needing to recognize that every community has their uniqueness to be able to come in fully in-person.”