The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that schools strive to reopen in the Fall, but there is hesitation from families and teachers alike. We speak with Dr. Sharfstein, a public health expert and pediatrician, regarding the importance of reopening schools for children, what criteria need to be met prior to opening, and how to keep children and teachers safe. Tune in to learn transmission amongst children, how other countries have reopened, why to cohort children, and how the primary care pediatrician can assist in the coming school year!Credits Producers & Writers: Edward Corty, Nicholas Lee MD Infographic: Nicholas Lee MD Cover Art: Chris Chiu MD Hosts: Justin Berk MD, Chris Chiu MD, Edward Corty Editor:Justin Berk MD; Chris Chiu MD Guest(s): Joshua Sharfstein MDSponsors: Pediatrics On CallSponsor: VCU Health Continuing Education - to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Check out curbsiders.vcuhealth.org or cribsiders.vcuhealth.orgTime Stamps Introduction How to answer “What do you think about school openings?” Risk Assessment of School Re-openings Evidence of Transmission among Children What Other Countries Have Done Community Threshold for Re-Opening and Using Protocols The Reasons to Cohort How to Address Scenarios Health Disparities and Return to School Existing Inequities and Children’s Sacrifice of Education “Opting Out” of School Return and Feeling Safe How Can Governments Help Support the Return Guidance to give as PCP School Alternatives / Innovations to Going Back The Difference Between Equity and Equality Testing in Schools Resources to Follow For More Information Take-Away Points Optimism Picks of the Week