REGINA — A recent survey by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation suggests most teachers aren't confident schools can reopen safely in the fall.
The federation is concerned schools need better guidelines to keep students and staff safe.
President Patrick Maze says communities should look at options such as running classes in community halls as a way to take pressure off crowded school buildings.
The federation says distance learning is not ideal either as it is difficult to ensure all students have equal access to education.
Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab says other provinces safely ran schools in May and June.
The province says a team composed of public health, education department and teacher representatives is working to provide school divisions with more precise directions by August. (CTV Regina)
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 14, 2020.
