Pro & Con Practice

Topic: Re-opening schools before a COVID-19 vaccine is available

In-person classes are more effective than online learning.

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Topic: Re-opening schools before a COVID-19 vaccine is available

It costs a lot of money to bring children back to school safely. Schools need masks, additional cleaning supplies, more custodians, and improved ventilation.

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Topic: Re-opening schools before a COVID-19 vaccine is available

Immunocompromised students and staff will be at higher risk of getting seriously ill if schools re-open.

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Topic: Re-opening schools before a COVID-19 vaccine is available

Kids are at lower risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19

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Topic: Re-opening schools before a COVID-19 vaccine is available

Low income students fall behind when schools are closed because they do not receive as much support.

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Topic: Re-opening schools before a COVID-19 vaccine is available

It is extremely difficult to bring children back to school safely. For example, not as many children can ride the school bus, eat in a cafeteria or sit in class at the same time.

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Topic: Re-opening schools before a COVID-19 vaccine is available

We can reduce risk by wearing masks and keeping children six or more feet apart.

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Topic: Re-opening schools before a COVID-19 vaccine is available

Teachers, school staff and families could get sick.

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