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Publication Date: 2020
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Reopening America's Schools: A Descriptive Look at How States and Large School Districts Are Navigating Fall 2020
Journal of School Choice, v14 n4 p534-566 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic forced America's public schools to close in the latter half of the 2019-20 school year. Schools' reopening plans vary for 2020-21. We reviewed the reopening plans for all 50 states, as well as the largest 120 school districts in the United States with a particular focus on reopening modalities, mask-wearing guidance, the treatment of vulnerable students and staff, and fall sports. Several states recommend that schools reopen based on viral spread, while others recommend a particular modality (in-person, hybrid, or remote instruction). States varied most in their treatment of fall 2020 athletics. This descriptive work represents a first step in understanding how schools are reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We conclude with implications for school choice policy.
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing, School Schedules, Public Schools, School Districts, School Safety, Disease Control, Hygiene, Online Courses, Distance Education, Blended Learning, School Policy, School Choice, State Departments of Education, Enrollment, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Teaching Methods, Delivery Systems, At Risk Persons, Access to Education, At Risk Students, Geographic Location, Athletics
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Language: English
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