The school districts that are doing both remote learning only and suspending Fall activities are mainly ones with the most educationally, behaviorally, nutritionally and socially/economically at risk kids. It is deplorable they are being thrown under the bus. Study after study show that students who engage in extracurricular activities show improved grades and are less likely to engage in high risk behaviors. The benefits of in school learning and extracurricular activities far outweigh the risks in my opinion. Teachers should be designated essential workers. If teachers and staff are concerned about their health, let them take one year of leave of absence and collect unemployment. I hope state testing is still required so the harm done can be partially measured.
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