Yes, Schools Should Reopen, But There’s Much Work To Be Done To Make That Possible

The BDN Editorial Board operates independently from the newsroom, and does not set policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. The president, teachers, parents and students all want schools to reopen this fall. Remote learning, which began at many schools in March, exacerbates inequities and can be detrimental to student health as they miss out on social interactions with their peers and adults, as the American Academy of Pediatrics has advised. Returning to schools is a priority for many Americans, as it should be.