coronavirus pandemic, researchers continue to grapple with two crucial questions: when and how should children go back to in-person learning?A Western University professor, alongside colleagues from across the globe, are attempting to find answers.Dr.
Charles Weijer told 980 CFPL’s Jess Brady on Let’s Talk London that clustered, randomized trials is one way to ensure policymakers have rigorous data to inform their decisions on when students should return to school.“That’s a trial where entire communities or regions would be randomized to a policy of reopening schools under precautions while (in other) regions, maintaining school closures,” Weijer explained.“That would allow us to compare how different regions do in terms of the number of.