The first day of school is always a hard time for parents. But this year is different. Now, on top of the usual concerns about your child getting used to new teachers and classmates, there is COVID-19. Many schools that offer in-person classes are also giving parents a stay-at-home online education choice. Other schools are planning a mix of the two methods, with children going between in-person classes and online learning programs. But a rise in COVID-19 cases in many states has led some areas to cancel in-person classes at least for the start of the school year.