Responding to the murder of Renee Good, Minneapolis schools shifted to remote learning. Starting Jan. 8, around 100 different schools were remote Jan. 8 and Jan. 9, affecting almost 30,000 students.
Good was driving her car when three shots were fired into her by an ICE Officer on Jan. 7. According to CNN news, initially, the officer claimed it was an act of self-defense. According to ABC News The claim has been disputed by Minneapolis leaders, who condemned the officer’s actions after video evidence showed Good turning her car away from the officer, providing no threat to the officer’s safety. The week of the incident, over 2,000 federal agents appeared in the Twin Cities. Columbia Heights Public Schools, Fridley Public Schools and additional schools shifted to remote learning on Jan. 9. According to Fox News, the shooting took place near Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis.
According to NBC News, a man drove his car into a border control vehicle while they were working on enforcing immigration policies, a few hours after Good’s death, resulting in a car chase that ended at Roosevelt High School. Border Control Agents arrived at Roosevelt High School and were met with protests from teachers. When school was dismissed, the agents proceeded to attempt to remove teachers and students from school property. According to NBC News, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers testified that one teacher had been arrested but was soon released.
According to a statement from the Minneapolis school district given to NBC News, Minneapolis school buildings will reopen on Jan. 12, but remote learning will be an option for families until Feb. 12. According to AP News, Minneapolis schools may offer remote learning to families who do not feel comfortable sending their children to school.
