The study authors highlight the need for intentional planning of COVID-19 prevention for the school year. They reference various COVID-19 prevention strategies for schools to effectively and safely reopen:

• Facemask usage, hand hygiene, physical distance
• Studying in small classes
• Avoiding school if feeling ill
• Learning from home or having outside classes if possible
• Considerations for closed spaces with poor ventilation
• Identification of students and teachers are close contacts
• Considerations for bus transportation and extra-curricular activities