By Vernon M. Billy, Cal Matters, May 15, 2020
School trustees and educators serve our public schools because they care for children and are committed to their learning and growth. We’re eager to welcome students back to campus when we can do so in a safe and supportive environment – and not a moment sooner.
We don’t want to resume school at any cost or for the wrong reasons. We cannot jeopardize the safety of students because of the adult desire for a return to normalcy. And when we reopen schools, that decision must be based on what makes sense for students academically and from a health perspective.
Various parts of the state have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic differently. It makes sense that some regions and counties may reopen schools earlier based on local circumstances. But before we entertain the idea of resuming on-campus classes statewide, several conditions must be met..
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