Five states and several large urban school districts are shutting down all K-12 schools as part of a sweeping attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
that if an infection is detected in the community, school leaders should consult with their local health departments about when to close.
"Over 20 million kids in the U.S. are eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, and school closures run the risk of depriving kids access to that," said Aaron Pallas, professor of sociology and education at Teachers College in New York City. , students will participate in distance learning starting March 24. The district, which enrolls about 48,000 students, also said that meals would be available to students every day at sites across the district.
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