What We Know
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday on the WCRIS challenge to the Dane County schools lock-down order.
The court has frozen the Dane County order. It also granted an injunction on a similar order by the City of Racine, which WCRIS is also challenging.
The court’s decision in these cases, which are not expected for months, will have ramifications state-wide.
While a decision is awaited, Principals should be prepared for comments about schools offering in-person instruction. Critics of in-person learning include the state teachers union, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Both have weighed in variously, with letters to the Governor and filings with the Court.
So, to help deflect criticism, here’s the latest information about what is — and is not known — about Coronavirus transmission and containment:
- A constant drumbeat about the dangers of social gatherings may help to convey the seriousness of the current surge, a leading doctor says. On the other hand, in some states the misperception has led to draconian policies that don’t square with science. New York Times, 11/23/20.
- Research Finds Few Links Between Schools And COVID-19 – NPR, 11/21/20
