Desks separated with dividers, kids stuck at them all day even for lunch, a teacher teaching from the front of the class in a corner, unable to go over to students because it breaks distancing rules. (thread) https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-jersey-elementary-school-unveils-plan-to-have-students-safely-return-to-the-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR1FieRhVR69Q2sETxUqjkc3S9ODU0jSvmE6sEvQsQcFisx5ZHQPKVfL-K0#x

Add to this kids with masks covering their faces and teachers with masks so kids can't hear well, or see facial expressions. What sorts of work and teaching is happening in this environment? Is this an effective learning environment for children?

A positive work environment for teachers? What emotional and mental toll will it take for everyone to be in this environment? How does this look for children who are ADHD, autistic, have S&L needs?

Are we going to start disciplining kids who can't comply? What groups do you think will bear the brunt of the discipline? When the principal says "we can open safely" - what kind of safety is he speaking of? Who is safest?