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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oh look, a study that shows the hybrid model helps at slowing the spread of COVID... sorry it doesn't agree with you, OP. 
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/study-shows-hybrid-learning-is-effective-at-slowing-covid-spread-in-illinois-schools/article_88a21035-f93e-52dd-a682-85c57f941986.html [/quote]

Ok well that article actually supports reopening schools?  "In-person learning looks like it has had some negative effect in Illinois, but hybrid learning and completely remote learning were statistically very similar, suggesting that a mix of digital lessons with some in-person school attendance might be as safe as keeping students at home on their computers."

It says that hybrid learning is ok.

Also, I wonder if it breaks down in-person by age groups, and how big the risk actually is.  It would be reasonable to accept some small additional risk for in-person for the kids who need it most (SN and K-2 in my opinion).

Finally, remember that CHOP pointed out that in-school spread is driven BY STAFF not wearing masks and not social distancing.  So the teacher's unions need to internalize that tidbit.

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Actually... to quote
"Most school-associated transmission has occurred outside of school or because of poor adherence to masking protocols. Limited data are available from investigations of school-associated outbreaks; however, from the data we do have, it’s evident that most school-related transmission has involved student gatherings outside of school and shared meals (either in or outside of schools) amongst staff. Although reports
of daycare outbreaks have been rare, those that have been reported occurred when there was limited implementation and/or adherence to multi-layered mitigation plans. Staff-to-staff transmission in this setting has been associated with poor masking compliance."
The staff not wearing masks applied to daycares (not a teachers union issue). [/quote]

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