The District’s decisions regarding reopening are grounded in recommendations from local and national healthcare professionals including the Centers for Disease Control, the Detroit Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, all of which have indicated that a return to face-to-face instruction is not only in the best interest of students, but can be done safely when proper safety protocols are used. Beyond the recommendations of medical professionals, the District’s reopening plan is in alignment with local and national leaders, including leadership from the American Federation of Teachers, who all agree it is critically important to get students back to school safely.