VOICED : Los europeos vuelven a clase tras seis meses caóticos por el coronavirus

After six months of disruption, millions of students in Europe, including France, Belgium, and the UK, returned to school with strict COVID-19 measures. In France, nearly 12.5 million students resumed classes with mandatory mask-wearing for those over 11. Students expressed mixed emotions about returning, while parents acknowledged the importance of school despite uncertainties. The French Education Minister described the health protocol as clear, though some teachers raised concerns about organizational aspects. There is also worry about students who lost touch with school during the lockdown.

What measures were implemented in European schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

• Daily temperature checks for students

• No measures were implemented

• Mandatory mask-wearing for all students and teachers

• Online classes only

How did students feel about returning to school after the holidays?

• They were indifferent

• They were anxious about the new rules

• They preferred staying at home

• They were excited to see their friends again

What was the French Education Minister's opinion on the new health protocols?

• They were simple and clear

• They were not strict enough

• They were unnecessary

• They were too complicated

What concerns did teachers have about the return to school?

• Lack of student interest

• Organizational issues in dining areas and playgrounds

• Insufficient teaching materials

• Too many students in each class

What was a major concern regarding students who returned to school?

• They were not interested in extracurricular activities

• They were not following the dress code

• They were disconnected during the lockdown

• They had forgotten how to study