We need to reopen schools, but is it safe?

Schools are the bedrock of the American economy. They provide childcare that allows parents to go to work while supporting the healthy development of children through education, meals, and social services.  With four in ten US families having at least one school-age child, closing schools for the COVID-19 pandemic has had a predictably profound effect on millions of lives.
It is now clear that we cannot wait for a vaccine or herd immunity to take hold before we resume normal life and restar