How can schools reopen safely? Private schools have the blueprint Private schools continue in-person learning By Chandler Morgan | February 3, 2021 at 8:22 PM EST - Updated February 3 at 8:26 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The trending debate surrounding public schools is whether or not it is safe to send children back to school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that in-person learning can be done safely. However, many teachers are still worried. They want the vaccine first. How can schools reopen safely? But for private schools in Charlotte, the debate was largely settled months ago. Many have been open all year.