In July 2020 many US School districts were ordered to be closed for in-person instruction for the Fall 2020 semester. The closures were mandated by Governors and Mayors who responded to concerns from public school teacher unions. Proponents of school closings argue that cities that closed schools earlier and longer during the Spanish Influenza pandemic in 1918 had much lower mortality rate. They also argue that schools do not have the financial resources to adapt to safety guidelines recommended by the CDC. Opponents of school closures argue that people under 24 years of age make up approximately % .0015 of all Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. They also argue that in the U.S. every year an average of 190 children die of the flu, 436 from suicide, 625 from homicide, and 4,114 from unintentional deaths such as drowning.
60% Yes |
40% No |
56% Yes |
36% No |
3% Yes, and provide free internet access to low income families |
3% No, let each school decide |
0% Yes, we cannot put teachers at risk |
2% No, unless there is an uncontrollable outbreak |
0% Yes, but not to exceed 90 days |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@84ZWD6L 5mos5MO
No, school districts should invest in infrastructure to safely allow schools to remain open with enough resources and testing to address any kids or family members who get infected
@7PTCG38 7mos7MO
Yes, but let each individual state decide based upon their rates of contracted cases and hospitalizations
@8FNMW6N4yrs4Y
No, states have varying needs, risk, and budgets. School districts and/or counties should work with local and or state health officials and experts to identify the risk and make a decision that meets the needs of their constituency.
@8FN36P94yrs4Y
Schools should be required to OFFER online classes in conjunction with the option for in person
@8FMW6ND4yrs4Y
No, let each state decide.
@8FMT9VK4yrs4Y
It should be up to each student what to do and they should abide by CDC guidelines.
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