Trump pushing schools to reopen in August/ September

[Mizzkizz7]

I don't think this will be a good idea due to the number of infections. School at home should be a consideration, all you need is a computer, school work can either be mailed or emailed to students home.. This can cut down on infections being brought back home to parents. Something can be worked out for school but allowing kids to go back to school and risk themselves is unacceptable. But i guess assuming the number of cases in each state should determine who should return to school and who shouldn't.

[aflyingmonkey]

I'm in California, & one of my kids will be in first year college that is probably looking at being all online.
The other two will remain at home & do remote learning, one doesn't want to go back & wants to be home schooled permanently -- if the schools open up, both my kids will probably be home schooled at that point -- not because of Covid, necessarily, but because of the indoctrination that I see happening in public schools.
If school choice ever becomes a thing & the government makes vouchers available, I would put them in Catholic school.  Hopefully that becomes a thing already.

[renee10]

I think children should return to school but not until the covid 19 situation has improved here in Southern California. The infection rate is too high and it would be potentially dangerous for teachers and students.

[Mizzkizz7]

I think children should return to school but not until the covid 19 situation has improved here in Southern California. The infection rate is too high and it would be potentially dangerous for teachers and students.

Very True, Each state should be examined to see if the rate has lowered any.

[berthabutt]

In my area in Memphis Tn, the schools are offering parents a choice of in-person or online classes. I think this is a good idea.  Pres Lumpy can not withhold funds from schools that choose not to open.   

[countrygirl12]

I don't think this will be a good idea due to the number of infections. School at home should be a consideration, all you need is a computer, school work can either be mailed or emailed to students home.. This can cut down on infections being brought back home to parents. Something can be worked out for school but allowing kids to go back to school and risk themselves is unacceptable. But i guess assuming the number of cases in each state should determine who should return to school and who shouldn't.

That is not how it works. smh You cannot mail your lessons back and forth. Yes, school needs to open back up. We can't stay locked in our homes forever. When school closed early in my area.  The kids were just out all over town. No one was staying at home. What is unacceptable is trying to control every one else.  Every state has the option to home school. But the parents have to actively participate. If parents work that presents a problem as well. Besides the fact that most parents are not mentally capable of schooling their kids.

As far as all you need is a computer - that is not true. You need an internet connection.  SO who is going to pay for the computer for each kid (cause the parent sure as heck won't pay for it) and then internet is not available in all areas.

[ktheodos]

I don't think it's a good idea.....

[cathy37]

I don't agree with what Trump is doing concerning the schools.  My concern on students doing school work at home is I don't think some of the students will do the work or get other people to do their work.  Some students need that one on one with a teacher because of various learning disorders.

[willzz1]

  he is thanking eor his self not about are kis

[dreamyxo]

I don't have children and I know it must be hard for some parents who basically rely on schools for daycare when they are working but I don't think schools should open in August.  Where I live they go back in September right after Labor Day.  I think it should be delayed for sure maybe until October when hopefully we have gotten over the worst of it.

[plennis]

I do not see them being able to say it is safe for our  3 children until at least the first of the year.  They are having problems all over the country with with  kids summer camps and then finding they are having outbreaks, some do not even know until they get home.  But they were all cleared to open and assured there would be no problems.  The testing is taking to long and not always reliable.  I will not send our 3 back if it open in August and most teachers I talk to do not think it will be safe for the students of teachers.   I guess we were lucky and have some excellent teachers, on line if you did not understand you could send messages and teachers would help the kids out privately.  They also were able to ask questions during regular zoom class time.  Our teachers also left the class open for a few extra minutes each day so the kids could visit with each other.

In our area every kid is supplied a computer by the school and they have made internet available at their homes or by appointment in some other location.  Lessons can be emailed to the teacher so they have instantly.  It is working differently in lots of areas so to say it is not possible when you do not know how it works in other areas is not helpful. We are in Southern California. 

[santa7]

I don't think this will be a good idea due to the number of infections. School at home should be a consideration, all you need is a computer, school work can either be mailed or emailed to students home.. This can cut down on infections being brought back home to parents. Something can be worked out for school but allowing kids to go back to school and risk themselves is unacceptable. But i guess assuming the number of cases in each state should determine who should return to school and who shouldn't.

How stupid is this.  I live in Florida and we've hit the most today-15,300. and they are opening schools?

[Kimdud22]

I am stuck in a hard place with this situation. My daughter will be in first grade and she learns much better in person but I do not want to risk her health or others. Also it really makes me wonder what parents will do that are working full time jobs if in fact school does not open up in some areas.

[surveygrabber]

The states and local governments should be the ones decide when schools can reopen. But if the cases keep rising, then it should be remained closed until it is safe.

[lywb2168]

I really believe that at least the elementary school kids should go back but it is for each of the parents to make their decisions.