- An Evidence Based Scientific Analysis of Why Masks are Ineffective, Unnecessary, and Harmful (Dr. Meehan’s Personal Blog) Takeaway: Exactly what the title promises.
- Can Teachers Really Do Their Jobs in Masks? (edweek.org) Takeaway: They can try…
- Guidance for K-12 School Administrators on the Use of Masks in Schools (Centres For Disease Control (CDC)) Takeaway: The masks are for the teacher’s protection and can lead to stigma, discrimination and bullying.
- Are you happy or sad? How wearing face masks can impact children’s ability to read emotions (Brookings Institute) Takeaway: Masks impair a child’s ability to interpret emotion.
- Schools Kids in Masks? A Boatload of Problems (American Thinker) Takeaway: The title says it all.
- Mask Facts (AAPS – Association of American Physicians and Surgeons) Takeaway: The mandatory mouth mask in schools is a major threat to their development. It ignores the essential needs of the growing child. The well-being of children and young people is highly dependent on the emotional connection with others…[This page contains links to at least 50 Scientific studies on all aspects of masks and masking]
- Masks for all children aren’t needed or ethical (Opinion: Patricia Rice Doran, Ed.D., associate professor of Special Education at Towson University, with expertise in school accommodations and health planning for children with neuroimmune disorders) Takeaway: In times of crisis, children look to adults to model courage and wisdom. Concerning masks in school, school decision-makers need to begin demonstrating both qualities.