American Academy of Pediatrics: Children should return to the classroom this fall

The American Academy of Pediatrics says children should return to the classroom this fall, concluding that the academic, physical and mental upsides associated with returning children to schools outweigh the risks.

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Jun 30, 2020, 10:20 AM

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Updated 1,530 days ago

The American Academy of Pediatrics says children should return to the classroom this fall, concluding that the academic, physical and mental upsides associated with returning children to schools outweigh the risks.

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According to pediatricians, students should be in classrooms for in-person learning as soon as possible.

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The academy says reopening is essential for the country's most vulnerable students who often rely on the education and interaction they get at school.

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