Post #50 School Reopening during the COVID-19 Pandemic

There is probably a no more emotionally charged topic of discussion currently than that of school reopening this fall. And for good reason - nearly everyone has a stake in it.Society is concerned because of the real risk of increased community spread.Teachers are concerned because of the COVID-19 risk to themselves and how the logistics of school will directly affect their livelihood and stress level as they have to constantly adjust to the barrage of changes and duties. Families are concerned because of the COVID-19 risk to their children and to those living at home. Not to mention, many depend on school to allow for both parents to work. And what about theeducational risks if everything is remote learning? And if kids stay home, will mom and dad working from home stay sane?The number of different factors weighing in on the discussion is overwhelming. The implications affect the economy, family lives, the future of our country, and society as a whole. Superintendents, teachers, and those directly affecting school policy have their work cut out for them - thank you in advance for everything you are doing.A good place to start the discussion is assessing the real risk to the different groups as listed above.StudentsA recentstudy of nearly 65,000 people in South Korea made an important distinction in children younger than 10 and those between the ages of 10 and 19, in that the younger group transmits the virus much less often than adults do. Ten years is not some magi...
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