With only a few weeks before kids had back to school, the NDP is renewing calls for more direction on how to keep teachers and students safe amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
“We don’t think it is responsible or fair that the minister keeps downloading the responsibility for these decisions onto school boards without clarity and certainly not without the corresponding resources,” she said.She raised concerns about pushing to reopen schools in September before prioritizing safety of students and staff.When asked whether she believes the start date should be delayed, Beck said that depends on what, if anything, changes in the next couple weeks.
Those include plans for teacher and class cohorting, front-facing instruction for classes, and staggered start times, breaks and end times.Masks recommended in high-traffic areas for all Grade 4-12 students: Saskatchewan government“In high school settings where cohorting is more complex, school divisions will be encouraged to find creative solutions to move students in cohorts where possible,” wrote spokesperson Chris Hodges.
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