Some Educators Concerned About New School Guidelines

FITCHBURG, MA — School is finally out for summer, and already there are concerns about preparation for the fall, as the state urges districts to return to in-classroom learning.

Fitchburg High School principal Jeremy Roche does the math saying, “It’s still kind of an 80 percent guideline.” He’s asking about transportation and getting students to and from school, will there be enough PPE, and can they accomplish the distancing needed in a school of 1300 students. “That’s very difficult to do in any building, but certainly in a school like ours,” said Roche.

Adam Cordio is a graphic arts teacher less comfortable with the state’s assessment that children are less likely than adults to be infected with covid-19, and hopes sanitizing guidelines are enough. “As long as people are diligent making sure surfaces are clean, hands are washed and masks are worn,” said Cordio.

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