LAS VEGAS (AP) — Surging COVID-19 cases in metro Las Vegas have prompted the Clark County School District to postpone consideration of a resumption of partial in-class instruction and to instead continue with remote learning through at least the end of the calendar year.

District Superintendent Jesus Jara announced Monday that teachers and staff will continue to work at home through Dec. 18 when the first semester ends.

Jara said a reopening plan will be presented to the district board in early January.

The district has used remote learning since mid-March, but officials have been discussing how to safely reopen for in-person learning since last summer.