In this program we'll learn safety measures to consider before opening schools, how to reassure children during the pandemic and how teachers can take care and protect themselves. Schools are an essential part of the wellbeing of communities. They provide a safe place for learning, help develop social and emotional skills, attend to students nutritional needs and offer physical activity and health support. Now their role is expanding to educate students on good hygiene and social distancing. The pandemic is here and we must take preventive measures to prevent the spread. So far there is no treatment, no vaccine and no immunity. But there are steps that schools can follow to protect teachers, staff and students. The entire school community will need to work together to ensure that families, faculty and staff are on board with plans to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Whether staff and students are in-person learning, working in school buildings to support virtual learning, or implementing hybrid models that mix in-person and virtual instruction, all must follow new guidelines to stay safe. New school protocols should be implemented to organize and minimize large congregations of students and teachers should prioritize educating their students about COVID-19. Let's take a look at a typical school day and what we can all do to keep each other safe.

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