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For the remainder of this school year, our young people will continue to go to school remotely. #InThisTogetherOhio
I want to take a moment to thank all of our teachers and school administrators and support staff, such as our kitchen staff, bus drivers, and maintenance workers. You are all our heroes. I want to thank all of the parents as well.
Why are we keeping schools closed? We& #39;ve flattened the curve, but the virus remains. Also, to go back to school now with a relatively small amount of time left - many educators have expressed to me that this wouldn& #39;t be a good idea even if the health situation was resolved.
We have to think about the risk to teachers, students, and our communities.
As we move forward - we& #39;ve made no decision about the fall. I know parents, teachers, and administrators are anxious about an answer about the fall, but we& #39;re not in the position to make that decision yet.
I know that schools and superintendents and educators across #Ohio are working on some very innovative solutions as they continue to plan for next year. I encourage schools to continue to do this planning.
There is the possibility that we will have a blended system this fall --- some distance learning as well as some in-person learning. That& #39;s just a possibility and each school district is different.
As these decisions are made, we& #39;re going to allow a great deal of flexibility w/in broad parameters for the local schools. What you find in one district is different from another district.
I& #39;m so impressed with everything our educators are doing to continue educating our kids in these difficult circumstances. As I talk with teachers, superintendents, and parents - I have concerns about particular groups of kids who aren& #39;t able to physically be in school.
