Schools across the country are considering how and when to reopen their buildings as they plan measures to control the coronavirus. Many school officials are worried about the costs of operating under social distancing guidelines. Such costs include protective equipment, additional teachers for smaller classes and more transportation to keep students spread out on bus rides. These costs are frightening for urban school systems, which are under financial pressure. They say they do not have enough money or space to make classes smaller.
What are social distancing guidelines?
attend parties only on weekends
use plane travel to attend social events
limit close contact with others as much as possible
a book about social etiquette
Why do schools need more money for transportation?
to keep students spread out on bus rides
the bus drivers are on strike
to revamp old buses
to provide cab rides for students
Schools say they do not have enough money or space to make classes smaller.
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