in the newsroom, lose peÑa -- luze peÑa. >> making a series of visits across the state to reinforce theportance. >> this is important for our students, they deserve and need in person instruction. even though there are challenges facing us, this school is taking into account the needs of our students to ensure that they continue to learn. >> he is holding a statewide virtual town hall on wednesday tongue people it is not too late to get a shot. >> leanne melinda spoke with a parent and teacher. after sony struggled with distance-learning, kids and parents are happy that we are back to normal. >> there were veryxcited. they had masks on. from day one, we gained the trust epic parent and teacher. -- the trust of a parent and a teacher. 17 months later, they shared with us this moment of returning. >> we will be successful. >> reassuring words from oakland students prepared to enter the classroom while facing much uncertainty around the delta variant. >> just want to be safe. >> excited, it is past due. >> mayor libby schaaf to had this to say. >> we cannot shut down the schools, our babie