“Closure of in-person school and loss of school sports has disproportionately affected kids from the most vulnerable backgrounds,” he told the Star in a telephone interview. Researchers said that in addition to a full return to school, extracurricular activities and mental health supports will be key to get kids’wellness back on track. Sport and extracurricular activities belong in the public education system. The role of a caring, professional teacher as coach or supervisor is an instrumental part of the education system. Such plans could differentiate between high school students — who are eligible for vaccination — and younger elementary students, who are not.

Source: thestar July 19, 2021 14:15 UTC