A path forward for safely reopening BC schools
Safely reopening schools during this pandemic is possible. We can do this by adopting three guiding principles. First, student and staff safety must be protected. We do this by adapting schools and classrooms to COVID-19, meaning we put in place protective measures. School-based leaders must lead on this. Second, the virus must be contained, so that families and communities are safe. We do this by following public health containment measures, such as testing and contact tracing. Schools and public health officials must work together on this. Third, the right to accommodations must be recognized for students and staff alike. We do this by putting in place systems to support accommodations and options for students. Families and schools must work in partnership to do this.