"School boards, who are tasked with creating the policy for reopening schools, should – in coordination with health officials – be the drivers of when schools reopen. Even a normal return to school presents a significant challenge given all the unknowns facing school leaders."

"As educators, we are eager to resume school because we understand its importance to our children, to society and to the economy. But we also know the greatest lesson is understanding what really matters ..."

"Let’s not gamble with the health of our communities by opening up schools too soon or without the proper resources and processes in place," Billy concludes.