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The Mukilteo School District had hoped to start the school year with some form of face-to-face instruction for most of its students.

But in light of concerns about the continuing high numbers of COVID-19 cases in the county, which resulted in a recommendation from the Snohomish Health District that schools not have in-person instruction, the district will start the fall with distance learning.

The decision likely will come as a relief to many parents, but also a major disappointment to others.

Earlier this summer, the district sought feedback from families about returning to school in the f...