Last month, the Board of Education held a meeting with experts who concluded in a white paper that requiring students to wear masks “is not only difficult but may even be harmful over time.”
It was also stated that “social distancing of children and reduction of classroom size and census may be considered, but not vital to implement for school-aged children,” and advised that parents “are in the best position to determine the education environment that best suits their children rather than government officials.”
If a school district “is unable or unwilling to reopen schools in a manner that resumes a typical classroom environment and school atmosphere, parents should be allowed to send their children to another school district or charter school that will provide that preferred education,” the experts wrote.
“In fact, many parents stated they will opt for private schools or homeschooling if their child does not have a typical interactive academic classroom environment.”
The Board also cautioned that wearing masks long term can be harmful.
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/07/13/oc-school-board-classes-fall/
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“and advised that parents “are in the best position to determine the education environment that best suits their children rather than government officials.”
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I am heartened! How very, AMERICAN!!!