Detroit public schools temporarily switch to virtual learning for 2 weeks After spring break, classes will be held remotely for students between April 5-16 Updated: Tags: Note : The school district initially announced that the switch to virtual learning would last one week (through April 9). The district made an updated announcement on April 2 extending the switch for two weeks, instead. According to the Detroit Public Schools Community District, students and staff will commence virtual learning for the weeks of April 5 and April 12 “as a safety precaution,” as COVID-19 cases surge in Michigan and Metro Detroit. Officials say the temporary switch to online learning is designed to “allow employees and students a week of social isolation after spring break to limit the spread of COVID-19,” the initial announcement reads.