New Report Says Schools Should Try To Reopen In Person For Elementary Students
The National Academy of Sciences report includes an updated review of the evidence from around the world and a set of recommendations on mitigation strategies for the coronavirus in school settings.
by Anya Kamenetz
Jul 15, 2020
2 minutes
This fall, public school districts should prioritize full-time, in-person classes for grades K-5 and for students with special needs. That's the top-line recommendation of a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
The report includes an updated review of the evidence from around the world and a set of recommendations on mitigation strategies for the coronavirus in school settings. It adds to a the the and There's a growing consensus on a few best practices across most of these reports, such as the importance of masking and social distancing.
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