NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Students can expect to be in school a lot more going forward in New Jersey's largest city.

"Today, we announce that we have every single school in Newark offering four days of in-person instruction with a few planning for a full week," an official said Tuesday.

Earlier this month, students returned to classrooms for the first time in more than a year.

Schools have been operating on a hybrid model and prior to Tuesday were operating at two in-person days per week.

COVID-19 safety protocols remain in place. Students have their temperatures checked, their hands and shoes sanitized, and face masks are required.

School officials said they are looking forward to a full reopening in September.