How to Open Schools

[Anonymous]

There are lots on here who want school back full time, and others who want DL because they are to nervous. The solution is not about MCPS and schools, but about society first.

To open schools safely, community spread has to go down. We need NATIONAL leadership encouraging mask wearing. On another thread someone suggested an ad campaign on a national level about wearing masks and stopping the spread of Covid. Everyone needs to come together and stop making it political and wear a mask, limit unnececessary outings, and do their part.

- Masks should be required indoors everywhere (every state, because there is interstate travel) and outdoors when distance cannot be maintained.

- Stores should be open for curbside pick up or strictly limited. Restaurants take out or outdoor only, or maybe 1-2 tables inside. Everywhere. Gyms can hold outdoor classes.

- Bars closed everywhere

- Casinos closed everywhere

The same people on a national level who are saying open schools, are also wanting to open everything else at that same time! People need to choose- its businesses or schools. But until community spread decreases, especially in hot spot states and areas, it is difficult for many people and teachers most importantly, to feel safe going back to school! Yes, Maryland is doing better. But the problem is I know people personally who traveling to places like South Carolina and California this summer. They will return as we open up more because the numbers have gone down. Now is not the time to open more things if we want our kids in school in person in the fall. If everyone, on a National level, took this seriously for the next 7 weeks than maybe we would have a better shot at schools opening successfully in September.