If cases are way down by then I would let him go as normal. But if local cases start to rise or there are outbreaks at nearby schools, I'd probably pull him until things died down. Though I'd guess the schools would close at that point anyway. If conditions are the same as they are right now, I probably would not send. There is still a lot of community transmission throughout this area and enclosed indoor spaces seem to be breeding grounds.

Rising HS Senior - Of course!

No.

Most likely. I’d like her to experience Kindergarten this fall, if that’s possible. We are on the fence about daycare over summer. I’m out of work for the time being so we’re managing ok. But as soon as my office opens we’ll have to make some hard decisions.

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Anonymous wrote:Depends on the measures and the public health situation at the time.

Who knows what 3+ months from now will look like.

Agreed

yep - we just don't have enough info to answer the question

1st and 3rd grade. I'm really not sure at this point. I hope we have a lot more information about covid and how it impacts people by the time we have to make that decision.

Yes, we would send them tomorrow. Grades 8, 8, 5.

-Doctor and nurse couple who have been working around Covid for months.

Anonymous wrote:Yup. 3rd grade. I will send them to anything that's open, pretty much as soon as it's open.

3rd, 5th, Pre-k. Same. And not because I don't like being home with them. I think it is the best thing for them to return to school , sports, music, etc. as soon as possible. The curve has been flattened already, we are ready to get back to normal even if that means a risk of getting it. Supplies are in place and hospitals have space- but it is unlikely we would need that

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Anonymous wrote:I really fail to understand why parents think they’ll have a choice. Schooling is compulsory in this country up to age 16.

I don't know if public school will have a choice (I tend to doubt it, but who knows) but OP's question assumes there is a choice. Also, homeschooling is a legal choice.

As for me, I will send my kids. If schools open I am sure that my job will expect more from me and we both work. I'm not too worried about my kids being harmed by it although I'm watching the information that's coming out about this kawasaki-like illness carefully.

Of course homeschooling is a legal option, but you have to actually fill out paperwork for that and then prove that you have educated your child.

I doubt many of the people who claim they’re not sending their kids in will take the time to do that. They just expect to be given an exception.

The USA is one of the developed countries where it's easiest to homeschool. In other countries, homeschooling is forbidden and you need to jump through a ton of hoops to educate your child out of school, and your child still needs to pass certain state certifications otherwise they're sent back to school.

Here you sign a piece of paper, possibly fill out a few forms in some states... but it's not burdensome.

It can be in MD. Depends on the county and on which reviewer you get. An umbrella organization is an option but that's more burdensome than you claim.

So true. I homeschool in Montgomery County, Md and go through their reviews. I believe reviewing through the county gives the highest level of "legitimacy" -for lack of a better word- to my homeschooling review. I know of 2 umbrellas which homeschoolers consider secular and unschool friendly, even though religious organizations are the only legal umbrellas in Maryland. I fear that, if Md ever took a closer look at these umbrellas, many homeschoolers would find themselves up Sh1t's Creek.

Yes for sure

DD’s private school is taking the whole thing seriously and will only allow students back when they have a fairly conservative plan in place, so, sure.

DS isn’t going back to daycare any time soon. We already had an issue with too many viruses coming home with him.

No. We homeschooled part time this past year even before COVID hit and will continue full time this coming year unless things drastically change.

If they reopened tomorrow, the answer would be no. We shall see what things look like in September.

Anonymous wrote:Depends on the measures and the public health situation at the time.

Who knows what 3+ months from now will look like.

Agreed

Yes. Kids will be 6th, 4th, and 1st. And I will send my 3 yo yo preschool when it reopens.