Deborthia Ford drove her 7-year-old daughter, Zarhonda Wright, to school Wednesday for the first time in over a year. They sat in the car for a bit before Ford tucked a mask behind her daughter’s ears and guided her to a teacher. Ford watched and waved until Zarhonda disappeared in the door of Clemens School. “My kids are failing,” Ford said. “It’s really best to get them back in school.” The youngest Milwaukee Public Schools students, from 3-year-old kindergarten through third grade, were invited to return to buildings Wednesday, while older students will come later this month. District officials said at least 59% of students planned to return in-person, meaning four out of 10 may remain virtual through the end of the academic year.