Conservative mom and nurse explains why schools NEED to be open this fall in must-read thread

Greg P. | 9:35 AM on July 14, 2020

Conservative mom and nurse @justanurse25 posted this must-read thread on just why schools need to open this fall, noting upfront that “keeping kids out of school is only going to widen” the gap caused by socioeconomic factors:

There are plenty of studies showing the disparity in education outcomes based on socioeconomic status, and keeping kids out of school is only going to widen that gap.

— Carole Maskin (@justanurse25) July 13, 2020

We get that there are risks but can people at least acknowledge that the American Academy of Pediatrics says how important this is and that there are real negatives to keeping the schools closed?

From the AAP:

With the above principles in mind, the AAP strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school. The importance of in-person learning is well-documented, and there is already evidence of the negative impacts on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020. Lengthy time away from school and associated interruption of supportive services often results in social isolation, making it difficult for schools to identify and address important learning deficits as well as child and adolescent physical or sexual abuse, substance use, depression, and suicidal ideation. This, in turn, places children and adolescents at considerable risk of morbidity and, in some cases, mortality. Beyond the educational impact and social impact of school closures, there has been substantial impact on food security and physical activity for children and families.