Oregon parents & educators weigh in on CDC school reopening guidelines The CDC’s guidelines are similar to the guidelines in Oregon in that they emphasize things like wearing a mask, hand washing and social distancing. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 9:41 PM PST February 17, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore. — School districts in Oregon are in the process of trying to get kids back in the classroom, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidelines to help districts make decisions on reopening. The CDC rules are similar to the guidelines in Oregon, in that they emphasize things like wearing a mask, hand washing and social distancing.