At least 1,000 schools in 31 states have closed due to COVID-19 since classes resumed in late July, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing data service Burbio.
The news media noted that it is difficult to know to what extent schools have been affected by the pandemic due to variations in reports.
Aaron Baker, a 12th-grade government professor in Oklahoma, told the newspaper that his school is struggling to find enough staff members, while many students are missing class due to an infection or exposure. Baker, who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, tested positive for the virus after a week of fully face-to-face teaching.
“That’s all it took: five days,” said Baker, who has since taught again in person.
A Texas school district temporarily closed all of its campuses after two teachers died the same week due to COVID-19.
“Due to a continued increase in Covid-19 cases and an increase in absences (of staff and students), we have made the decision to close all Connally ISD campuses until Monday, September 6,” the District said. Connally Independent School in a letter to parents last week.
Most parents in the U.S. no longer want their children to attend school full time, according to a survey published by the National Parent Teacher Association last week. The CDC-funded survey found that 43% of parents wanted their children to be in class full-time.
According to Burbio data, a review of the 200 largest school districts in the United States showed that more than 70 percent required masks. The use of mask warrants in schools has become a hotly contested issue, and many Republican governors went so far as to ban mask warrants directly.
Last month, President Biden
Joe Biden, Milley, says civil war is “likely” in Afghanistan Parts of southeastern Louisiana could regain power by Sept. 29. It is time to transform our unemployment system MORE he criticized these governors, accusing them of “giving a dangerous tone.” And his administration is investigating whether mask warrant bans violate the civil rights of students with disabilities.
“It’s not about politics. It’s about keeping our kids safe. It’s about taking the virus together, together. I’ve made it clear that I’ll be with those who try to do the right thing,” he said. .