In a statement that came as a pleasant surprise to all of us reasonable and sane individuals across the fruited plain, the CDC came out with straight faces today and said, "It is critical for schools to open as safely and as soon as possible, and remain open, to achieve the benefits of in-person learning and key support services."
They've known it forever. But today they finally said it.
"It is critical for schools to open as safely and as soon as possible, and remain open, to achieve the benefits of in-person learning and key support services," the CDC said. "All community members, students, families, teachers, and school staff should take actions to protect themselves and others where they live, work, learn, and play."The CDC said there was strong evidence that schools can be reopened in a way that mitigates spread of coronavirus, including by wearing masks and maintaining social-distancing when possible. However, the agency does not have the power to mandate reopening of schools.
While frequent coronavirus testing and vaccination of teachers was also recommended, the CDC indicated that schools can safely reopen without those measures in place.
So many of us have been saying this for so long. Our kids HAVE to get back to school. They've been staring a screens all day for "school" for the past year. They are suffering immensely. If you can't see that, you don't have kids. Or you are brainwashed. Or you live in a free state and your kids have already been going to school in person (be grateful for that).
