Re: Why it's not as easy to decide to close a school in order as a precaution against Coronavirus:
We will make the decision to close a school or multiple schools in collaboration with local and state public health experts and officials. Please keep in mind that while many businesses and universities can function without being physically open, public schools have must weigh additional factors in our decision-making. A large number of our students rely on CPS for a portion of their nutritional needs. And, although our primary mission is education, many working families would experience significant financial hardship if their children were not at school during the day.
CPS is working closely with City officials to address these challenges for vulnerable families in the event that schools need to close. Again, guidance around these decisions is evolving as the situation unfolds, and any decisions to close will be made jointly with health officials and informed by the latest state and federal guidance.
From the superintendent of Cambridge Public Schools.