Classroom learning may be done for the remainder of the school year, but schools can partially reopen for staff and certain programming as part of phase two of Manitoba's reopening plan.
Students will also be able to use school computers or Wi-FI on a scheduled basis, and access counselling services. The province is also encouraging the use of outdoor equipment and playgrounds.“I think that’s going to be a challenge for everybody,” Winnipeg parent Jen Shapka said.
“Kids don’t have great hygiene, let’s be honest. So trying to keep kids away from their friends who are missing their friends will [be a challenge].”The province is also proposing additional teaching days, repurposing professional development days, and starting the school year on Aug. 31, earlier than usual.
“There was some people texting me this morning, some of them had more questions than concerns,”Manitoba Teachers’ Society vice president Nathan Martindale said. “But I said to them the same thing I’m saying now: that it’s a proposed plan, nothing is set in stone, and MTS as a stakeholder will come and talk to the government about what we feel is in the best interest of both our members, who we represent, and the students.”Shapka says she doesn’t believe the added school days will make up for the lost time.
“For younger kids, you’re not going to make up what has been lost by adding five more school days,” she said.
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