'I'm an emergency physician keenly aware of the danger of coronavirus. But I'm also a mom, and my children need their friends, school, independence,' writes Dr. Meeta Shah in usatodayopinion
That initial news release caused both relief and uproar. The recommendations wereto state that"decisions about implementing strategies for early care and education should be made locally, in collaboration with local health officials who can help determine the level of transmission in the community."
I am sure I am not the only parent facing this revelation. In fact, a recent study out of Italy and Spain found more than 85% of parents perceivedThere have certainly been plenty of smiles and laughter from both of my children while in social isolation. However, looking back, I see that they had also been prone to frustration and sought attention more than usual.
space seating 6 feet apart when possible, smaller class sizes, hand hygiene, utilizing outdoor space as much as possible and wearing face coverings for children old enough. These guidelines will be challenging for schools already struggling for space and money. This may mean varying parts of physical and virtual schooling with strict guidelines on keeping everyone safe — with flexibility in pivoting the plan based on ever changing COVID-19 data.
Simultaneously we must prepare for the worst case — that large surges of COVID-19 infections will cause schools to go virtual again.
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