DPI Issues Guidelines For Return To School

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is issuing guidelines for the safe return of students and staff to in-person classes. DPI released the guidelines Monday as part of the state Education Forward program. Officials say schools may have to reduce class size, or have students attend class in shifts. The statement also said Wisconsin’s 421 school districts need to be ready to navigate a fluid situation that is dictated by the coronavirus. The Assembly’s Education Committee will discuss the reopening plan this week. State education officials say as new best practices develop, health and safety recommendations may change.