As Europe cautiously looks to lift coronavirus lockdown measures, countries across the continent are considering reopening schools, a key move toward re-establishing something close to a normal way of life.
has issued general safety guidelines and a target date of Monday for schools to reopen.
Last week, some older students in Berlin were allowed back to their classrooms, as many must take their final exams, known as Abitur, to graduate from high school. Katleen Thielemans, 43, a human resources manager and mother of Jonah, 10, and Elle, 8, lives in Brussels. "Safety measures are being taken very seriously," she said.Schools will start to reopen in a staggered manner based on age groups. Children ages 5 and 6 will return first, along with most senior high school students.
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