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Some teachers, parents, and staff in Downingtown Area School District are planning a walkout on March 3 against relaxed distancing guidance. (Shutterstock)
DOWNINGTOWN, PA A community group in Downingtown Area School District is planning a walkout next week in response to updated county health department guidance and district policy allowing for reduced social distancing in classrooms.
The group is calling on parents and others with a stake in school safety to walk out, asking parents who don t agree with the new guidance to keep their kids home, not log them in, on March 3.
The group, DASD Community for Metrics, Safety and Stable Learning Environment, is organizing the walkout and asking parents who are concerned about moving to a 3-feet distancing standard to show their concern by keeping kids home.