Back to school and COVID-19: Everything to know as students head back to class

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Millions of families are walking a tightrope as back-to-school approaches, trying to balance safety with continued academic growth.

, but they are less likely to than adults. A study published in Science has shown that children under age 14 are between one-third and one-half as likely as adults to contract the virus. Another group of researchers looked at 2,000 children and teachers in schools around the German state of Saxony. Tests were carried out in several schools after reopening where there had been known outbreaks of the virus.

More than 300 cases have been linked to state child care facilities in California, 62 in Pennsylvania and 54 in North Carolina, according to data published by those states. In addition, Care.com, a company that connects families with caregivers, has seen a 14% increase in families using keywords such as"part-time school,""remote learning,""former teacher" and"in-person tutor" in their job posts. Care.com has seen a 92% increase in families seeking shared care arrangements.

At the end of July, Miami University in Ohio said all undergraduate classes would be held virtually through at least Sept. 21. West Virginia University announced its classes would start on Aug. 21, about a week later than originally planned, and that most upper-division courses would be taught online or through a hybrid of in-person and online courses. And George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

 

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No schools should be open!

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Kids forget their lunches and books and instruments all the time. Imagine getting COVID because you forgot your mask and then you give it to your grandma.

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