PHOTOS: How a Conn. district is making in-person schooling work
Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut has adapted in creative ways, from using tents, classroom and bus seating charts, student cohorts and more to make in-person learning possible
This public school system in Conn. has adapted to COVID-19 with a variety of creative approaches to keep students in brick-and-mortar schools. See some of the ways they are succeeding below.
Individual seats in a cafeteria allow for social distancing.
Classroom spacing ensures social distancing.
The move to distance learning in the spring was successful because teachers and students were already comfortable with devices and virtual meetings.
The move to distance learning in the spring was successful because teachers and students were already comfortable with devices and virtual meetings.
Seating charts for classrooms and busses were developed and daily cleaning was increased by adding an additional custodian at each school.
Teachers were encouraged to use district-provided tents to maximize outside learning areas.
Teachers were encouraged to use district-provided tents to maximize outside learning areas.
Hallway signage was used to maintain social distancing.
A high school woodshop with social distancing.
Music classes with social distancing.
Seating charts for classrooms and busses were developed and daily cleaning was increased by adding an additional custodian at each school.
Outdoor classes, like this science class on a nature trail, helped with social distancing.
Outdoor classes, like this science class on a nature trail, helped with social distancing.
An outdoor classroom.
Classroom spacing ensures students socially distanced.
Classroom spacing ensures social distancing.
Classroom spacing ensures students are socially distanced.
Teachers were encouraged to use district-provided tents to maximize outside learning areas.
Teachers were encouraged to use district-provided tents to maximize outside learning areas.
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