Reopening Schools Is a Test That We’re All Failing Together

FEARSOME BUTTERFLIES

I’ve worked with my kids’ teachers before to help guide them. But now we’re all walking blindly as the “leaders” promising a path forward fail to get themselves on the same page.

Published Aug. 3 2020 3:44AM EDT

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In working through what to say to my children about school in the fall, I remember that butterflies’ hearts are in their wings—and how I came to know this a decade ago.

My daughter’s hand curled up in a fist in my hand just as we reached the school’s front door....

Debralee Santos

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Reopening Schools Is a Test That We’re All Failing Together

I’ve worked with my kids’ teachers before to help guide them. But now we’re all walking blindly as the “leaders” promising a path forward fail to get themselves on the same page.

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Debralee Santos