Brockton Gets State OK To Postpone In-Person Learning

WCVB5 reported on Thursday that the school district of Brockton along with Boston and Worcester have been granted waivers to delay the return of in-person learning. Boston's superintendent Brenda Cassellius is urging parents to be patient as schools become completely "COVID-safe."

The response seems well-warranted. Just yesterday, Rochelle Walensky, the director of the CDC, said "...right now, I'm scared," reported WBUR. She stated that if we open up to early, she gets a feeling of "impending doom." However, she asserts that "we have so much to look forward to, so much promise and potential of where we are and so much reason for hope."

Brockton Public Schools released more closely related information for the city's agenda moving forward. Superintendent Thomas was happy to announce the waiver that was granted. He wrote on the BPS website on Wednesday that "this extension will allow us to reconfigure our learning spaces and gradually increase the time students spend in the classroom."

This is a triumphant move for Brockton. By taking the time to ease into this transition, they've set the precedent for other schools in southeastern Massachusetts. The importance of the health and welfare of Brockton's citizens has been underlined by the city's officials. As the sixth most populous city in Mass and equipped with one of the most diverse populations, Brockton yet again shows the quality of the City of Champions is deserving of it's moniker.

As of today, the New York Times reports that there are over 70,000 new COVID-19 cases across the US. Last week, Massachusetts had around 27,500 new cases, mostly in or around the Boston area. While the parents and guardians of Brockton must continue for another month making sure their children are attending school online when they are at home, the department of education maintains everyone's safety is the #1 priority.