President Donald Trump has released general guidelines for how to lift coronavirus restrictions and reopen parts of the U.S. economy – including schools. But most state education leaders say their buildings will have to remain closed until at least late summer or fall.
Others say America's schools have long been designed to be locally governed – and a national pandemic doesn't change that.DeVos spokeswoman Angela Morabito said schools controlled by local leaders are positioned to make reopening decisions in consultation with local health officials. Dan Domenech, executive director for the American Association of School Administrators, criticized the CDC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for"inconsistent and incongruous guidance" about how and when schools should reopen.
For states to relax restrictions, the federal guidelines call for a 14-day downward trajectory of COVID-19 cases. Wright said she's in contact with many other state superintendents around the country, and nobody she's talking to thinks they'll open schools before late summer or fall. Two members from each state, ranging from state schools chiefs to individual teachers, will meet virtually for the first time Thursday.
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