The 74 Million – Mashea M. Ashton
“Summer has just begun for students and teachers nationwide, but next school year already feels too near. With COVID-19 data indicating an impending second surge, the menu of school re-entry scenarios is changing daily. The urge to reopen is understandable and attractive — as the economy restarts, so do jobs. Students need socialization as an essential element of development. Patchwork remote learning programs have not been successful as a holdover until in-person school returns. All this is true and is significant when weighing how and when to reopen.” (more)