Pro/Con: Returning to School

Going back to school has been a concerning topic for months. I believe that returning to face-to-face instruction is a dangerous move. Every day I worry about transferring this disease to my family members and losing them. I watch as the numbers rise and wonder if they are next. While the virus seems to have less of an impact on children and teens, it is still present and can result in the spread...

As you might know, Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) are reopening on November 9, and everyone has their own view on the subject. According to unpopular opinion, I think going back to school will be a good thing. Some kids are having an issue with the online school system, with the 30 different tabs you have to have open at once for only one class or sitting in front of a computer for several...

With the announcement of schools reopening on November 9, a lot of opinions on the reopening are being expressed. I, myself, have a lot of reasons, both personal and factual, on why schools should not reopen and if they do, be even more cautious. At the school board meeting, on September 23, it was announced that school’s expected outbreaks to happen, which if we expect an outbreak to happen and...

The risks of going back to school are different for each person. The method the Fauquier County Public School (FCPS) School Board decided on allows students and parents to decide for themselves. For me personally, there are gains to going back to in-person instruction, I will get a better education in person. The effects of kids having to stay home and not socialize are admittedly present. I have...