Some Parents Express Mixed Feelings About How Classes Should Resume This Fall Parents said they don't know what to expect ahead of the school year as COVID cases rise in Oklahoma. Although cases are far below the peak we saw in January, some parents feel their kids are facing extra challenges as they prepare to return to class since COVID numbers are increasing. Which is why Jennifier Aycock wants Tulsa Public Schools to require masks for both students and staff. "To help the spread of COVID,” Aycock said. Aycock said she's concerned for her kids and wants the school to do everything they can to prevent an outbreak, so they won't have to go back to virtual learning.