A strategy for school reopening in the Philippines: Lessons from other countries

Abstract

The Philippine government has not announced a strategy for a safe return to in-person instruction. A gradual approach, beginning in low-risk areas, at 50% capacity for every classroom, with students divided into two groups and alternating between in-person and online instruction every 2 weeks, is proposed. A safe return to in-person instruction in schools for millions of students in the Philippines is consistent with the concept of equity in education.