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Thoughts on #SchoolReopening:
Getting kids back to school safely should be a priority. No doubt kids NEED school, not just for education but for social interaction, good mental health, development etc. Additionally it facilities parents/caregivers returning to work.
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Getting kids back to school safely should be a priority. No doubt kids NEED school, not just for education but for social interaction, good mental health, development etc. Additionally it facilities parents/caregivers returning to work.
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This is meant to be a compilation thread with fantastic ideas & input from parents/educators (from this previous tweet). Please feel free to add suggestions in comments! 2/ https://twitter.com/jkwan_md/status/1282377510169333760
Controlling community transmission so cases continue downwards until Sept 2020 is critical. That means continuing w/ distancing, masks, hand washing, & limiting gatherings. Thereâs only so much that can be done to change schools in this short timeframe. 3/ https://twitter.com/MeesterMac/status/1282387861594091521
Although the risk of severe COVID19 complications is rare in children, it is not zero. 4/ https://www.cps.ca/en/blog-blogue/a-kawasaki-like-illness-associated-with-covid-19-what-parents-need-to-know
Additionally the long-term effects of COVID19 infection is not well known or studied in both adults & children. Kids are not guinea pigs. 5/ https://twitter.com/RightBare/status/1282363648342667266
Not all kids are healthy - some are immunocompromised, have medical conditions. Same for young/healthy-appearing staff. Opt out option must be available for BOTH students & higher risk educators/staff to continue with online/distanced learning. 6/ https://twitter.com/faithkot/status/1282504925575086081
It is not only kids that are at risk (Part 1!) - they are potential vectors of transmission to their families. 7/ https://twitter.com/EdJac_/status/1282367948766814210
It is not only kids that are at risk (Part 2!) - educators, staff, school bus drivers, & THEIR families too! 8/ https://twitter.com/don_gerrity/status/1282697235554238464
VERY important to involve educators, parents/caregivers, other school staff, school boards, unions, in discussion. Many educators & parents/caregivers felt left out of the decision making process. 9/ https://twitter.com/faithkot/status/1282504333532241920
Also should involve medical experts, paediatricians, community leaders⊠10/ https://twitter.com/Kidsdoc1Rick/status/1282650397254078465
The more perspectives, the better we can see any blind spots. It needs to be a coordinated response⊠11/ https://twitter.com/Edu_Caron/status/1282386248896786432
Masks/PPE: The focus should be on ensuring that masks & face shields are available/accessible & provided to children/staff who CAN wear them, recognizing that children who are young, have autism &/or other med conditions may not be able to wear them. 12/ https://twitter.com/kt_toysstory3/status/1282528697719939072
There is a big difference between managing infection control for kids in kindergarten vs. high school âkidsâ. 13/ https://twitter.com/whollyholls/status/1282519952944173056
High school âkidsâ arenât babies. They can be trusted to learn safety protocols. I mean some can even drive⊠14/ https://twitter.com/b4wood___4/status/1282412579265163266
More paid sick days for educators/staff (including if needing to self-quarantine) & also for parents/caregivers if they have to care for sick children. *SUPER IMPORTANT!* 15/ https://twitter.com/jillpromoli/status/1280973123022708737
Protocol needs to be developed in the event kids get sick - sanitation? What about everyone exposed around them? 16/ https://twitter.com/lococotillera/status/1282361476494372866
This definitely needs a solid plan to manage to avoid putting other students/staff at risk. 17/ https://twitter.com/KingRiceCopy/status/1282423322660278272
Kids donât live in a bubble (only at school) - all interactions including those outside the school can also be a risk for transmission.18/ https://twitter.com/Sarahinthesun/status/1282636446051045377
Cleaning - schools will need more funding and more staffing! 19/ https://twitter.com/msjrea/status/1282658968100392960
Ventilation: Some classrooms donât even have air conditioning or windows that open. Thereâs <50 days left until Sept - this needs to be addressed ASAP! 20/ https://twitter.com/lococotillera/status/1282360807783837698
Additional ideas for barriers: 21/ https://twitter.com/robertmillard/status/1282544791029506049
Staff in LTCs were advised to avoid working in more than one location - should this also apply to educators & if so will they be financially supported to ensure this is sustainable? 22/ https://twitter.com/Lynntucker/status/1282444495024529414
Unique challenges for Special Needs children and their educators. Smaller class sizes/ratios? (Funding??): 23/ https://twitter.com/FoxTalesKiraArt/status/1282458584085929987
What about testing? Will kids/educators have easy access to #COVID19 testing? What about regular pooled testing: 24/ https://twitter.com/3point1four1/status/1282626009691348993
In Germany, students are doing self-tests for #COVID19 (at least you donât have to study for this kind of test): 25/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/world/europe/reopen-schools-germany.html
Taking advantage of outdoor spaces if available (& weather permitting!) as well as community centres: 26/ https://twitter.com/amelialibertuc1/status/1282477941969096704
Bars, casinos, professional sports - yes, these all play a role in our economy. But children are our future, & they should come first in ANY discussion. 27/ https://twitter.com/BlairCrgn/status/1282381137717997571
Lots to be done in <50 days (until Sept). Lots at stake.
Letâs do everything we can to reduce community spread, & listen to parents/educators/medical experts.
Feel free to comment with any other ideas/suggestions! CC: @fordnation @Sflecce 28/
Original: https://twitter.com/jkwan_md/status/1282358676699910145
Letâs do everything we can to reduce community spread, & listen to parents/educators/medical experts.
Feel free to comment with any other ideas/suggestions! CC: @fordnation @Sflecce 28/
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