What are your thoughts on the possibility of public schools re-opening?

Icarus
2020-07-12T22:15:53Z

My feelings are a bit mixed as there are painful consequences on both sides of the equation. However, I ultimately feel that schools in their current set up cannot work in the current environment and shouldn't be re-opened. The likelihood of the virus spreading and killing grandparents, parents, and teachers is guaranteed. But I feel like the US has to address the negative consequences of kids staying at home. What that would look like, I'm not 100% sure. I don't even think you can apply a set of guidelines that would fit every situation out there.

Some things that I think would work in some areas:

Open air schools

Cafeteria food delivery to students on free, or reduced lunch.

School-provided internet hot spots (I think this is being provided for already in some places)

Traveling teachers- teachers providing some sort of in-person check ups on students, especially those that are at-risk.

Schools move towards being open in the Spring, Summer, and partial Fall, with Winter break replacing Summer break.

Schools partially re-open, with 1/5th the students coming in on one day a week.

Would really be interested in hearing the thoughts and ideas of others on this topic. Especially the people who work in the education field.

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