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The loophole that many districts have found (if it is even fair to call it that) is that the American Pediatric Association suggests that 3 feet of social distancing is acceptable when 6 feet is not an option.
 

It was also suggested that the virus spreads best and contract tracing needs to take place when someone tests positive and was found to have spent 15 or more minutes within that distance of others.

To make contact tracing easier, assigned seats on the bus and alphabetical seating in the classroom is recommended.

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3 hours ago, Temptation said:

The loophole that many districts have found (if it is even fair to call it that) is that the American Pediatric Association suggests that 3 feet of social distancing is acceptable when 6 feet is not an option.
 

It was also suggested that the virus spreads best and contract tracing needs to take place when someone tests positive and was found to have spent 15 or more minutes within that distance of others.

To make contact tracing easier, assigned seats on the bus and alphabetical seating in the classroom is recommended.

Here is the AAP says about social distancing:

Physical Distancing Measures

Physical distancing, sometimes referred to as social distancing, is simply the act of keeping people separated with the goal of limiting spread of contagion between individuals. It is fundamental to lowering the risk of spread of SARS-CoV-2, as the primary mode of transmission is through respiratory droplets by persons in close proximity. There is a conflict between optimal academic and social/emotional learning in schools and strict adherence to current physical distancing guidelines. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that schools "space seating/desks at least 6 feet apart when feasible." In many school settings, 6 feet between students is not feasible without limiting the number of students. Evidence suggests that spacing as close as 3 feet may approach the benefits of 6 feet of space, particularly if students are wearing face coverings and are asymptomatic. Schools should weigh the benefits of strict adherence to a 6-feet spacing rule between students with the potential downside if remote learning is the only alternative. Strict adherence to a specific size of student groups (eg, 10 per classroom, 15 per classroom, etc) should be discouraged in favor of other risk mitigation strategies. Given what is known about transmission dynamics, adults and adult staff within schools should attempt to maintain a distance of 6 feet from other persons as much as possible, particularly around other adult staff. For all of the below settings, physical distancing by and among adults is strongly recommended, and meetings and curriculum planning should take place virtually if possible. In addition, other strategies to increase adult-adult physical distance in time and space should be implemented, such as staggered drop-offs and pickups, and drop-offs and pickups outside when weather allows. Parents should, in general, be discouraged from entering the school building. Physical barriers, such as plexiglass, should be considered in reception areas and employee workspaces where the environment does not accommodate physical distancing, and congregating in shared spaces, such as staff lounge areas, should be discouraged.

The recommendations in each of the age groups below are not instructional strategies but are strategies to optimize the return of students to schools in the context of physical distancing guidelines and the developmentally appropriate implementation of the strategies. Educational experts may have preference for one or another of the guidelines based on the instructional needs of the classes or schools in which they work.

 

I agree that 3 feet may be the argument but that included with the 3 feet. is mandatory face coverings for those students.  Where if we can get the six feet of space or more we might be able to allow kids some time to breathe.  But the goal is to get them in school so the 3 feet works but masks need to be worn.  I haven't read this information, it is good stuff.

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