Thread by @TracyNovick

Education commissioner reverses course, says Massachusetts schools in red should stay open via @bostonherald

https://twitter.com/moms4FAPE/status/1321156141452349441

I'm told he repeated this on his call with superintendents today.

And relatedly, here's the latest from Ireland: irishtimes.com/news/education…

Here's the restrictions the Irish government has in place:

irishtimes.com/news/health/li…

If this sounds like Massachusetts to you, then perhaps we can compare what their schools are doing to ours. #MAedu

FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WANT TO CLICK THROUGH, here's a sample:
You have to stay within 5 km of home save for essential work and essential purposes (which yes, are VERY specifically defined).
That's 3.1 miles for you non-runners.

You may not have visitors to your home or garden.
Period

No organized indoor or outdoor gatherings.
Exception for weddings and funerals which are limited to 25.

Restaurants and bars: takeout and delivery only
Gyms
Museums
Galleries
etc
all closed

Nightclubs and casinos "remain closed."
Only essential retail

And the Garda has expanded powers to fine people for violating any of the above. Those found guilty of organizing gatherings can face imprisonment.

Sure you want to make those comparisons to Ireland, Commissioner?
#MAedu

(...which is what he did on his call with superintendents today, for those wondering what I'm going on about)
#MAEdu