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Missouri, Kansas schools ready to reopen amid COVID-19? Listen to Deep Background

One thing is certain about reopening schools for the fall semester: Nobody knows what to expect.
One thing is certain about reopening schools for the fall semester: Nobody knows what to expect. J. Scott Applewhite AP

K-12 schools and universities are grappling with number of unknowns as they tentatively plan to reopen for classes. As of now, most are planning to wait until after Labor Day. What if infections spike suddenly when teachers and students are sharing space again? Star reporters Mara Rose Williams and Sarah Ritter join Dave Helling and Derek Donovan to talk about the unavoidable educational dilemma on today’s Deep Background podcast.

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Dave Helling
Opinion Contributor,
The Kansas City Star
816-234-4656
Dave Helling has covered politics in Kansas and Missouri for four decades. He has worked in television news, and is a regular contributor to local broadcast programs. Helling writes editorials and columns for the Star, and is the co-host of the weekly “4Star Politics” show. He was awarded the 2018 ASNE Burl Osborne award for editorial leadership.
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