CDC Releases Clearer Guidance On Reopening Schools

The CDC has issued new guidance for school reopening, emphasizing that schools should be the last to close and the first to reopen if safe. The guidance advises against resuming close-contact sports and highlights that younger children are at lower risk of transmission. Schools are encouraged to stay open for at-risk learning groups. The guidance also introduces transmission zones to determine the level of in-person learning. Ultimately, the decision to reopen remains with local schools and communities.

What is the CDC's stance on the order of school closures and reopenings?

• Schools should be the last to close and first to reopen if safe.

• Schools should close and reopen based on parental demand.

• Schools should follow a national mandate for closures and reopenings.

• Schools should be the first to close and last to reopen.

What is the CDC's recommendation regarding school sports?

• All sports should resume as normal.

• Only non-contact sports should resume.

• Close contact sports are not advised to resume.

• Sports should be prioritized over academic activities.

According to the CDC, which group of students is at a lower risk of COVID-19 transmission?

• Middle school students

• College students

• High school students

• Elementary school students

What does a high transmission phase indicate for schools?

• Schools should primarily use virtual learning.

• Schools should fully reopen.

• Schools should close indefinitely.

• Schools should implement hybrid learning.

What is the recommendation for schools serving at-risk learning groups?

• They should close immediately.

• They should reduce class sizes.

• They should try to stay open.

• They should switch to online learning only.