I believe in following science. The CDC says schools can reopen safely with proper mitigation. If you know a teacher in one of the SC districts already open 5 days a wk, ask about mitigation. @SCforEd
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/FINAL-0321420_B_K-12_Mitigation_Toolkit508.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/FINAL-0321420_B_K-12_Mitigation_Toolkit508.pdf
Is social distancing happening in all class rooms? Hallways? During class change? Cafeteria? Staff meetings? On buses?
Are parents entering the building required to wear masks?
Are students required to wear masks?
Are masks provided for students who don't have one from home?
Are parents entering the building required to wear masks?
Are students required to wear masks?
Are masks provided for students who don't have one from home?
Are masks and other PPE given to teachers? How much?How often?
With water fountains disabled, how do students get water?
Did the school provide touchless water fill stations?
Are books, supplies, etc. ever shared? What about in lab settings?
With water fountains disabled, how do students get water?
Did the school provide touchless water fill stations?
Are books, supplies, etc. ever shared? What about in lab settings?
Is a full-time nurse in the building at all times?
How is suspected infection treated?
Is isolation immediate?
What if a parent is not available for pick up?
Has ventilation been upgraded? Do windows open?
How is suspected infection treated?
Is isolation immediate?
What if a parent is not available for pick up?
Has ventilation been upgraded? Do windows open?
Ask teachers. They will tell you.
There are so many more questions than the ones I've listed.
Many assume that mitigation efforts are being done well across the board. They are not.
The CDC guidelines only work if WE enact them.
Be an advocate for teachers AND kids.
There are so many more questions than the ones I've listed.
Many assume that mitigation efforts are being done well across the board. They are not.
The CDC guidelines only work if WE enact them.
Be an advocate for teachers AND kids.