Columbus City Schools backs away from partially in-person plan, opts for all-virtual classes to begin school year

Columbus City Schools will move to entirely online education this fall because the coronavirus pandemic has not been brought under control, Superintendent Talisa Dixon said. The plan replaces an earlier proposal of in-person attendance two days a week for elementary and middle schools. The risk to staff, students and their families was too great as caseloads continue to rise in Columbus Franklin County, Dixon said. "Safety must be everyone's top priority," Dixon said. "The public health conditions…