(07-29-2020 07:53 PM)tigerengineer Wrote: Deadline is midnight today for Germantown. 21% might not sound like a mandate, but one month ago it was 4% in Germantown, so they focused all their planning on in school to make that the best they could and got blindsided (football tie-in) about 2 weeks ago
21% is certainly NOT a mandate. It's a tough position. But to base it on that minor group is a bit puzzling. I'm guessing the 4% would have chosen virtual learning even without a pandemic. So there's that to consider as well.
Again, you have to think about the whole health of children. COVID is certainly a factor. But structure, education, nutrition, psychology, environment are all pretty important too.
Dr. Jason Yuan, Division Chief of Outpatient Pediatrics at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, says
Le Bonheur treated three times as many children with adverse childhood experiences in May 2020 versus May 2019, a possible result of more time spent at home in unsafe conditions.
“We’re talking about things like abuse, neglect and household distinction,” said Yuan. “Living with someone who may be experiencing mental health issues, who may have substance abuse problems.”
While both recommend in classroom learning, Yuan and Piercey agree there’s not a one size fits all for reopening schools and parents deserve to choose what’s best for their child.
“I think the most important thing is that parents are able to do what they feel is the best thing for their child,” said Piercey.
“There’s going to be risk either way, and it’s weighing the risk and benefits at each step,” said Yuan.