It wasnt optimal, but he made it work.
But as another COVID-19 school year begins, the coming months weigh more heavily on his mind.
And as parents learn more about thehighly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant, they are left to weigh their options.
Virtual school rollouts had mixed results for students last year.
I dont see how we come out of this taking away options.
This context, however, provides little comfort to parents struggling to figure out the best course of action.
Jason Salemi, PhD, MPH, is a tenured Associate Professor with joint appointments at theUniversity of South Florida College of Public Health and the Morsani College of Medicine.
I dont see how we come out of this taking away options, Nieves says.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
The order was struck down, and theU.S.
Department of Educationhas since warned five other states that theyll investigate mask ban mandates.
But, even in districts where masking is prevalent, compliance is hard to enforce.
Are we opening windows and doors [or] using fans, if we have them?
Can we tailor the HVAC system so that theyre trying to bring in as much outdoor air as possible?
This is a failing of the social safety net, she says.
Concerns about child safety arent the only factors plaguing parents.
The following question is also looming: What happens to families if parents get sick?
For them, the stakes are incredibly high.
Last October, Langston and his ex-wife hired a tutor to supervise their kids virtual learning while they worked.
That option isnt available to them as another COVID-19 school year begins.
Given his health conditions and his childrens diverse educational needs, hes considering quitting his job.
I know everybody cant do that.
I wont say I can do it easily, Langston says.
I can still ensure my bills get paid if it really means keeping them safe.
You have to keep your distance.
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