Baker-Polito Administration needs to support schools and face-to-face learning

The Baker-Polito Administration is doing too little to stop spiking numbers of COVID cases in MA, particularly given its push to have students in face-to-face classes. For all of us to feel safe and have some predictability, clear metrics should be laid for determining when restrictions need to be tightened and when they can be relaxed. This is particularly important for schools. If the Baker-Polito Administration wants to have children safely back in school – as we all do – then it should provide support and a plan for widespread testing and contact tracing in schools – as many colleges have done – so parents and teachers know that our schools are safe. The Administration also needs to invest in ensuring air quality and room for social distancing in our schools, particularly those old buildings that often are where are the low-income and/or non-white children are. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/07/opinion/reopening-schools-requires-better-state-support/