Should schools reopen?

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NightlyPoe said:

Captain_Yuri said:
Nah, we have the technology to have people stay at home and learn that way until the vaccine gets released.

No technology exists that is remotely as effective as in-person instruction for teaching students and ensuring engagement.  And, until we start downloading skills straight into our brains Matrix-style, it's unlikely such a technology will ever be developed.

Metallox said:

I'm certain anyone in the health sector could tell you they could still be a significant vector of the disease, enough to hamper all the effort that has been done against it. The return of children to schools also inevitably means more movement of adults. 

Still, you bring a good point with the social development of children. Even then, we should at least give time until the end of the year to see how much things improve. 

Not really.  Young children haven't been found to make much of a difference in spreading the disease.  Middle and high schools might be a tougher call, but there's really no reason even hesitate for elementary schools.

The return of children to schools also inevitably means more movement of adults. 

This is true.  However, we can mitigate the spread among adults.  Particularly since the average class only has a single adult within it.  Instructing children certainly qualifies as an essential job if anything does.

Sure but I'd rather have them stay at home as this is going to be temporary and help them learn with the technologies we have right now than risk them getting infected by the virus get have it spread across the family. Aren't we currently looking at a September release for a vaccine? Heck even if it takes longer, I'd rather not risk it...