Listen To The Science — It’s 100% Clear Kids Should Be In School

Another wave of coronavirus cases is sweeping across the country and schools nationwide are shifting back to virtual classes.

Based on a growing body of evidence, researchers suggest that schools do not serve as hot spots or major points of spread for COVID-19. Instead, they argue the number of cases in schools reflect both the infection rates and social distancing policies of their surrounding communities. The data suggests schools can remain open to in-person instruction with adequate policies in place.

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear switched his state to online-only learning on Monday, joining New York City Bill de Blasio and Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer who implemented similar measures. The rate of online-only instruction across the U.S. sits around 40%, according to USA Today.