She is diabetic and was the music teacher. Her last day in person was last March, and she finished the year on line. Another music teacher here (51 yo) died of the virus. That was it for her, so she didn't go back in the fall.
I'm teaching 100% on line. We have had the vaccine, but I haven't been back in a classroom for months. Like everything else in Florida, safety varies widely from school to school. There is pressure to move back face-to-face.
Personally, I think that masks are not enough. Serious PPE needs to be available, and different situations need different safety.
Buildings need upgraded ventilation with UV and virus capable filters. Some rooms need barriers (curtains and plexiglass). Six feet of distance is not enough, so fewer students in a room is important. Schools need to be much tougher on testing, communication when someone is positive, and leave to take care of family.
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