Is it safe for schools to open in the fall?
It seems like there is a ton of conflicting opinions about whether or not schools should open in the fall. What are the variables we should consider when deciding to open the schools up, and how should they be balanced against one another?...
Re-engaging with the Outside World
State by state situations are changing by the day. In PA, I can see my neighbors spending more and more time with others. I'd like to understand more how to assess my risks, what might work for me and my family, and how to make sure our elderly parents are safe through it all. We live just outside P...
COVID-19: What safety measures would have to be in place before you'd consider going on a cruise ship?
By nature of being on a cruise ship you will have to share the same confined space with many other people. What precautions and safety measures would need to be in place in order for it to be considered reasonably safe / low risk enough to get on the cruise?...
How do you plan to educate your children in the 2020/2021 school year?
How will the Covid-19 pandemic influence your decisions?...
What can grocery stores do to make their curbside pickup services more efficient during a COVID-19 outbreak?
I've seen different things done by my local grocery stores. Some examples: Make grocery aisles one-way Add 6ft stickers in check out lines to maintain distance Add additional stock clerks and drivers to facilitate delivery services Add senior hours for shopping in the early mornings What ot...
Will COVID-19 help or hurt the food truck industry?
COVID 19 indeed has impacted a lot of businesses (especially small businesses). I am wondering how the current state of pandemic can impact the food truck industry. I am well aware that despite the pandemic, the online food delivery businesses have been doing well - like Uber-eats, Dominos, etc....
What's the best way to avoid COVID-19 while tubing in the French Broad River in Asheville, NC?
I am going on a family trip in North Carolina soon and we are planning on tubing in the French Broad River while we're there. It is normally a very popular tubing place and I am afraid that we may be in contact with a lot of people. Other than not going, what is the best way to avoid catching covid ...
Does anyone know what the IB tests will be like this coming year?
I am a IB (International Bachelorette) student and am taking most of my classes this year as a Junior. Last year all students who needed to take IB test automatically passed if they were passing the class. I doubt that will happen again but does anyone know what will happen/have an idea?...
School Planning success examples out there?
Are any of your school districts/counties doing a good job of proposing a school plan in the fall? I'm in Charlotte, NC and they haven't announced yet. They've provided 3 different options at this point. They're asking for input and I'm curious if I can suggest to the Board, other places who are doi...
What is it like to fly on a plane during the COVID epidemic?
I have not flown COVID-19 has spread to the United States but will be flying to college soon and was wondering how the experience was. Are the airlines and airports implementing new procedures to ensure safety? Are other passengers going to be taking it seriously? How safe is flying in comparison to...
