Kids heading back to remote learning Rise in COVID variant cases a concern Posted on April 12, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COVID-19, EDUCATION, NEWS Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter Durham students are headed back to remote learning next week following the April break. In a letter to parents, the Durham District School Board says remote learning for all students will begin on Monday, April 19. “While we understand that this new closure is disappointing news for some and disruptive for everyone, our school teams will be doing our best to support you and your children,” reads the letter.