ANNOUNCEMENT: Getting kids back in the classroom is one of the most important things we can do as we see #COVID19 cases drop and vaccinations underway. 1/
A majority of Arizona public schools are already open, and school leaders have demonstrated in-person instruction is possible to do safely. 2/
The @CDCgov has laid out a path for every school to open safely. Public health experts nationally have spoken about the importance of getting kids back in school. 3/
In Arizona, teachers have been prioritized for the vaccine, and many school districts are reporting that nearly all of their educators have received both doses. 4/
Today, I’m issuing a new Executive Order. It requires public schools to get back to teacher-led, in-person instruction by March 15, or after Spring Break. 5/
I know not every parent feels comfortable sending their kids back to school. So virtual learning will continue to be an option for those families. But many do want to go back, and this will require schools to provide that opportunity. 6/
The science is clear, and so are the social and behavioral impacts. It’s time to get kids back in the classroom. 7/
I’m confident that Arizona has made better progress on this to date than many other states, and today’s action will speed up the process even more. 8/8
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