Sky Valley Messenger

A zero-risk policy is being taken regarding reopening schools, despite the science indicating that the risk to young children catching or spreading this virus is extremely rare.

Soon Governor Inslee will announce that there will be no reopening of schools in the State of Washington. Teaching will only be done online. The Teachers Unions, along with many teachers, parents, and government officials are not willing to take any risks regarding Covid-19.

The alternative risks to children because of this policy are heart rending and beyond measure. Sadly, teachers are often the first to recognize the signs of child abuse; they are the ones who come to the rescue of those children. For many children, the free school breakfast and lunch is the only meals they get. Special needs children will lose potentially life altering teaching and social interaction. All children will suffer the loss of classroom teaching and social growth.

Until there is zero risk to everyone in schools there will be no schools opening.

PS: I wrote this story this morning but did not post it till tonight. By now you may know that the Mukilteo and Everett school districts have just now announced that they are not reopening schools. As noted in the above story, it is the opinion of this writer that this is the most abusive act against children that this state could ever sponsor. Absolutely, in no way is this good for children. The long term effects of this abuse will be felt for generations.