Education - SquareOffs

Asked by ABC 17 News

414 Votes

Should schools hold in-person proms?

80%

Yes Yes

20%

No No

80%

Yes

Schools in Mid-Missouri are holding proms in-person this year after the pandemic canceled the events last year. In Columbia, Battle and Rock Bridge high schools held proms over ... Show More

Schools in Mid-Missouri are holding proms in-person this year after the pandemic canceled the events last year. In Columbia, Battle and Rock Bridge high schools held proms over the weekend. Show Less

1 Comment

Max

Time to resume life, the Scamdemic is over.

20%

No

Some health experts and parents say the coronavirus is still too active to safely hold large, in-person events such as proms.

Some health experts and parents say the coronavirus is still too active to safely hold large, in-person events such as proms. Show Less

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Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

Asked by ABC 17 News

522 Votes

Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

Case rates are declining fast in Columbia Public Schools. On Monday, a case rate tracked by the district was at less than a third of the level on Jan. 19.

Case rates are declining fast in Columbia Public Schools. On Monday, a case rate tracked by the district was at less than a third of the level on Jan. 19. Show Less

3 Comments

Wendahl Martin

Doctors and medical experts have stated that there is NO data that shows an increase in COVID-19 cases and in school learning, those are FACTS! We can all fall victim to fear mongering but these kids need to be in school. They are the ones that are going to be the next generation doctors and nurses.

Chad Hackman

Why is CPS different then the hundreds of other schools in the are that have been going since August?

Patricia Boggs

Vivid numbers are down, nothing shit down with the flu going around

48%

No

New cases are still being reported every day and the coronavirus remains deadly. Many people argue schools shouldn't be open until students and teachers are vaccinated.

New cases are still being reported every day and the coronavirus remains deadly. Many people argue schools shouldn't be open until students and teachers are vaccinated. Show Less

3 Comments

Debbie Baker

Again they do not have the equipment they need to do so and keep everyone safe. Staff, Students, School Workers

ldc sasa

Teachers should be vaccinated before this happens.

Sarah Norton

We need more vaccine rollout in the community. Getting close but it's still too early. Maybe April or just wait until next fall.

Should the state move teachers up in the coronavirus vaccine line?

Asked by ABC 17 News

383 Votes

Should the state move teachers up in the coronavirus vaccine line?

61%

Yes. They're taking extra risk. Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39%

No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first. No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

61%

Yes. They're taking extra risk.

Most public schools in Missouri are having in-person classes to some degree, often in settings where social distancing is not possible. Teachers argue they should be a higher pr... Show More

Most public schools in Missouri are having in-person classes to some degree, often in settings where social distancing is not possible. Teachers argue they should be a higher priority given their risk of exposure in crowded classrooms. Show Less

2 Comments

Debbie Baker

They are the most important part in all of our children's lives when it comes to their education. And I'm sick and tried of teachers getting the short end of the stick all the time. They are very much under appreciated way to much. It's time to put them first for once for god sake.

Meghan Kagiwada

They are essential workers and the amount of people they come in contact with everyday could really spread the virus quickly, or increase the number of people/teachers needing to quarantine thus also leading to school teacher shortages.

Max

Children are the least likely to transmit the Covid-19 virus. The teachers are no more essential than those at Taco Bell or Mc Donald's.

39%

No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

Missouri leaders say the state's plan is meant to help the most vulnerable -- people over age 65 and those with certain health conditions -- by giving them priority. Teachers ar... Show More

Missouri leaders say the state's plan is meant to help the most vulnerable -- people over age 65 and those with certain health conditions -- by giving them priority. Teachers are next in line after those groups. Show Less

2 Comments

Some Lady

All workers right now should be able to get the vaccine. Teachers shouldn't take priority over everyone else who's working in a physical sense right now. Factory workers, grocery store workers, cab drivers, custodians, teachers, & all workers should get it at the same time.

Patricia Boggs

I do not have faith in the vaccine

Education SquareOffs

Should schools hold in-person proms?

80% Yes Yes

20% No No

80% Yes

20% No

Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

52% Yes Yes

48% No No

52% Yes

48% No

Should the state move teachers up in the coronavirus vaccine line?

61% Yes. They're taking extra risk. Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39% No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first. No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

61% Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39% No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

About Education

80%

Yes Yes

20%

No No

80%

Yes

20%

No

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

48%

No

61%

Yes. They're taking extra risk. Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39%

No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first. No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

61%

Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39%

No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.