An English-language school board in western Quebec says it won't open its elementary schools until it can ensure it can be done safely. "There are far too many unknowns that compromise the ability of school boards to safely and effectively reopen schools," a press release from the Western Québec School Board (WQSB) reads. The message echoes sentiments expressed by Quebec's other English-language school boards in recent days, which called Quebec's decision to reopen elementary schools in most regions on May 11 "a hastily announced plan." "There's too many things that we don't know about the safety of opening our schools," said school board chair Alain Guy. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press)Local teacher anxiousAlison Hopper, who teaches Grade 5 at Wakefield Elementary School, said she was taken aback by the government's announcement.

Source: CBC News May 03, 2020 07:52 UTC