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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Watkins Mill HS - The Current Editorial: Possibly exposing teachers, students to COVID-19 through phasing is a slippery-slope

 

In the midst of online school, Montgomery County Public School officials are continuing the search for a safe “in-school” plan as Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reach an all time high and the country falls back on tighter COVID-19 restrictions. However, as MoCo, once again, leads the charge in the number of COVID-19-related deaths (29,030 cases and 909 deaths, as of November 16) this proposed plan appears both imprudent and tone-deaf.

As a high school senior, blended virtual learning is both beneficial and a struggle for me. The college preparation process seems to proceed much smoother, but the support that would be readily available at school is nearly absent. As an advocate for equitable education, I am concerned. I recognize that the struggle for equitable education includes the rights and protection of teachers, and I am concerned about the health and well-being of my teachers as we plan for this second semester...

https://wmcurrent.com/26229/opinion/possibly-exposing-teachers-students-to-covid-19-through-phasing-is-a-slippery-slope/

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