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Is it safe for schools to open in the fall?

Topic: Covid-19 ,    Subtopic: Safety Tags: School COVID-19

It seems like there is a ton of conflicting opinions about whether or not schools should open in the fall. What are the variables we should consider when deciding to open the schools up, and how should they be balanced against one another?...

asked: UTC 2020-07-08 05:52 PM
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Re-engaging with the Outside World

Topic: Covid-19 ,    Subtopic: Family Life Tags: pennsylvania socializing covid19

State by state situations are changing by the day. In PA, I can see my neighbors spending more and more time with others. I'd like to understand more how to assess my risks, what might work for me and my family, and how to make sure our elderly parents are safe through it all. We live just outside P...

asked: UTC 2020-07-09 01:14 PM
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School Planning success examples out there?

Topic: Covid-19 ,    Subtopic: Safety Tags: schools covid19 school planning school safety

Are any of your school districts/counties doing a good job of proposing a school plan in the fall? I'm in Charlotte, NC and they haven't announced yet. They've provided 3 different options at this point. They're asking for input and I'm curious if I can suggest to the Board, other places who are doi...

asked: UTC 2020-07-10 02:45 PM
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How do you plan to educate your children in the 2020/2021 school year?

Topic: Covid-19 ,    Subtopic: Family Life

How will the Covid-19 pandemic influence your decisions?...

asked: UTC 2020-07-21 01:45 PM
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What is it like to fly on a plane during the COVID epidemic?

Topic: Covid-19 ,    Subtopic: Safety Tags: covid flying safety

I have not flown COVID-19 has spread to the United States but will be flying to college soon and was wondering how the experience was. Are the airlines and airports implementing new procedures to ensure safety? Are other passengers going to be taking it seriously? How safe is flying in comparison to...

asked: UTC 2020-07-23 01:53 AM
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What can grocery stores do to make their curbside pickup services more efficient during a COVID-19 outbreak?

Topic: Covid-19 ,    Subtopic: Safety Tags: groceries grocery store shopping

I've seen different things done by my local grocery stores. Some examples: Make grocery aisles one-way Add 6ft stickers in check out lines to maintain distance Add additional stock clerks and drivers to facilitate delivery services Add senior hours for shopping in the early mornings What ot...

asked: UTC 2020-07-27 12:19 AM
image peter_yeargin (1406)
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In what ways will college admission be different during this global pandemic?

Topic: Covid-19 ,    Subtopic: School Life Tags: question covid college

I am a rising senior (class of 2021) and I have heard many rumors about how my college admissions process will be much worse during covid and also ways in which it could be better. I was wondering other ways in which the process could change due to covid-19?...

asked: UTC 2020-08-03 02:56 PM
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COVID-19: What safety measures would have to be in place before you'd consider going on a cruise ship?

Topic: Covid-19 ,    Subtopic: Safety Tags: cruise safety

By nature of being on a cruise ship you will have to share the same confined space with many other people. What precautions and safety measures would need to be in place in order for it to be considered reasonably safe / low risk enough to get on the cruise?...

asked: UTC 2020-08-11 03:05 PM
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