In a call to reporters on Tuesday, April 28th, PA Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera stated that whenever the COVID-19 pandemic allows the commonwealth’s students to return to school — maybe in September — things will look different.

That could mean masks, smaller class sizes, rethinking school transportation, new ways of delivering children breakfast and lunch, reduced crowds at sporting and performing arts events, and other things students, teachers, and parents/guardians have not seen in the past.

“We’re looking at a hybrid staggered model that addresses not only the academic needs of students but also their health needs as well, and I would encourage parents to think the same way,” Sec. Rivera said. “When we return back to school, it will not look like the schools we participated in just over a month ago.”

For now, summer school is in doubt for most parts of the state.

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