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Gov. Stitt provided a COVID-19 update today and focused on education issues. I am very grateful that he is moving teachers up to Phase 2 of the vaccine distribution plan. This is an important step in making sure all schools can be open safely. However,... 1/
To not acknowledge WHY some schools have closed their school buildings leaves out an important part of the issue. Let me be clear: everyone wants kids to be in school. We know it's best for kids to be learning in person. 2/
The problem, though, is that our state leaders have not put policies in place, such as a statewide mask order, to prevent community spread so that schools can remain open. Schools are not a magic place where COVID does not spread. 3/
It's true there has been lower spread in school than outside school. However, when the virus is spreading uncontrolled in communities around the state, it makes complete sense that teachers and administrators would make the decision to keep school buildings closed. 4/
The Governor seems to be seeking to pit teachers and parents against each othe. It's disappointing and not helpful. If we want schools to be a safe place, and if we want them to remain open, we have to make the tough decisions to control community spread of this virus. 5/5
