Mar 19, 2020, 4:50 PM
(From NPR) On Monday, the White House announced new guidelines for the next two weeks, urging Americans to avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people; to avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, or social visits; and not to go out to restaurants or bars. In addition to these guidelines, public health experts advised parents to keep children home from day care if they run a fever, and to avoid playgrounds and other places that germs can accumulate. That's because the virus can be transmitted between people who are in close contact with each other, even if the person carrying the virus is asymptomatic. What's more, elementary school-age kids get about five viral infections a season on average, so it's important that parents ensure their child is up to date on their shots and wipe down toys, especially plastic ones, often with disinfecting cleaners such as Clorox wipes or a bleach solution.
(From McLane Middleton) As more schools shift to remote learning models, it's essential that independent schools vigilantly maintain role and boundary awareness among teachers, and alert employees to the behavioral risks inherent to remote instruction. Among those areas of risk is communication via email, text, or video conferencing. One-on-one communications between educators and students should be as transparent and unambiguous as possible; the should be scheduled and time-limited; and parents and administrators should be aware of the schedule. If anything concerning arises in the course of such communications, it should be immediately shared, as appropriate, with parents, counselors, and administrators.
(From Washington Post) Kansas is now the first state to close all schools for the remainder of the school year, as officials attempt to gain control over the spread of the coronavirus. Schools will now move to a continuous learning plan, with students now transitioning to remote learning, and may not even reopen in August for the new school year, said Gov. Laura Kelly. Arizona is now expected to announce a similar plan, with the likelihood that more states may follow.
(From Games Radar) In lighter news, a group of Japanese elementary students found a creative workaround to the coronavirus quarantine when they designed and organized a virtual graduation ceremony within the popular video game Minecraft. The class recreated the school assembly hall, complete with stage seating, and walked down a red carpet to receive their virtual diplomas.
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