Educators have canceled school in Marblehead for a fourth straight day as the illegal teacher strike continues.

Even as school doors remain closed, kids in Marblehead will be allowed to play ball as the teacher strike threatens to extend into another week. Interim Superintendent John Robidoux said Thursday he reversed his decision to pause athletics after determining that the schools can safely allow games and other events to take place this weekend.

Superintendent John Robidoux reversed his decision to cancel all athletic and extracurricular activities during the work stoppage.