What changes will be made to classroom structure or attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Some of the changes in schools’ classroom attendance or structure may include:• Cohorts: Dividing students and teachers into distinct groups that stay together throughout an entire school day during in-person classroom instruction. Schools may allow minimal or no interaction between cohorts (also sometimes referred to as pods).• Hybrid: A mix of virtual learning and in-class learning. Hybrid options can apply a cohort approach to the in-class education provided.• Virtual/at-home only: Students and teachers engage in virtual-only classes, activities, and events.
How should I prepare my kids that are going back to school during COVID-19?
Talk with your child about how school will look different (e.g., desks far apart from each other, teachers maintaining physical distance, possibility of staying in the classroom for lunch). Talk with your child about how school is going and about interactions with classmates and teachers.Find out how your child is feeling and communicate that what they may be feeling is normal. Anticipate behavior changes in your child.
Should I send my kids to school if I suspect they might have COVID-19?
Check in with your child each morning for signs of illness. If your child has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, they should not go to school. Make sure your child does not have a sore throat or other signs of illness, like a cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting, or body aches.If your child has had close contact to a COVID-19 case, they should not go to school. Follow guidance on what to do when someone has known exposure. Identify your school point person(s) to contact if your child gets sick.
What are the strategies implemented for the control of the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Why is the risk of getting COVID-19 higher in crowded spaces?
The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. These environments are where the virus appears to spread by respiratory droplets or aerosols more efficiently, so taking precautions is even more important.