Here is a headline in The Washington Post, published September 23: Feared coronavirus outbreaks in schools yet to arrive, early data shows. Some excerpts from the article follow. “Everyone had a fear there would be explosive outbreaks of transmission in the...
Franklin Academy’s educators worked diligently throughout the summer to make possible the repopulation of campus. Over the four days of staggered campus arrivals, we are witnessing returning students’ joy and new students’ excitement. Consequently,...
Six months ago, we sent our students and teachers home. Now, we are welcoming everyone back to campus. We give thanks for our good fortune, recognizing that the control of the spread of coronavirus in Connecticut makes this reopening possible. But, the pandemic...
As a result of our virtual orientation with students last week, it is clear that we need to provide more direction regarding face coverings. First, we have stockpiled 50,000 disposable masks for use by employees and students. However, many students prefer to bring a...
All faculty and administrators returned to campus in early September with negative COVID-19 tests. Now, we are requiring a second round of negative tests before students start arriving with their own documentation of negative test results. Next, we have scheduled a...
