Miami schools hope for a fall reopen. What changes would make you feel safe to return?
Masks. Desks at least six feet apart. Eating lunch inside a classroom instead of in the cafeteria with your friends. More online learning?
Summer vacation is about to begin, but students, teachers and parents are already thinking about what life will be like once fall arrives, hopefully post-COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, turned life upside down in South Florida. Schools went virtual. Graduations and ring ceremonies became drive-bys. And now families will have to adjust to a “new normal” once the 2020-2021 school year begins.
Staggered arrival and drop-off times, hybrid virtual and in-person class structures, and one-way hallways are just some of the many recommendations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released for what schools should look like to promote social distancing and limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools also recently asked parents to fill out a survey, which included questions about parents’ work schedule, what type of class structure they would prefer and how they feel about masks and temperature checks.
We want to hear what you’re thinking, too.
Parents, students and teachers: What would it take to make you feel safe to resume in-class lessons? What concerns do you have about starting school and staying healthy? Is online learning still the best option for you?
Let us know by filling out the form below — we’ll be in touch.
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This story was originally published May 28, 2020 at 2:34 PM.
