Post by mhbruin on Jul 14, 2020 9:45:45 GMT -8
Orange County, California plans to reopen schools without requiring masks or social distancing
The decision to reopen with so few guardrails was three-fold. First, the board found that K-12 students are lowest risk age group, eliminating the need for masks or social distancing. Second, the board wrote that it its "our responsibility to model courage and persistence in the face of uncertainty and fear." Third, it said previous attempts at remote learning have been an "utter failure," producing irregular attendance and more work for teachers and parents.
The Board of Education ruled that individual school districts could decide their own reopening plans — but recommended widespread reopening. Its ruling also suggested daily disinfection of classrooms, temperature checks, and frequent handwashing.
The decision to reopen with so few guardrails was three-fold. First, the board found that K-12 students are lowest risk age group, eliminating the need for masks or social distancing. Second, the board wrote that it its "our responsibility to model courage and persistence in the face of uncertainty and fear." Third, it said previous attempts at remote learning have been an "utter failure," producing irregular attendance and more work for teachers and parents.
The Board of Education ruled that individual school districts could decide their own reopening plans — but recommended widespread reopening. Its ruling also suggested daily disinfection of classrooms, temperature checks, and frequent handwashing.
