News Public schools in Florida are set to open in the next few weeks, but a new petition was started online to urge state officials to keep the schools closed. LABELLE, Fla. – Public schools in Florida are set to open in the next few weeks, but a new petition was started online to urge state officials to keep the schools closed. LaBelle resident Vanessa Brito said schools should stay closed, to avoid putting students, their families, and educators at risk. Thousands of people have commented on the petition. Some parents and teachers said it wasn’t safe for schools to open just yet. “At this juncture, I think it is just best to let the kids wrap up the year digitally, let parents feel safe and teachers not put themselves at risk,” Brito said. “I believe that most children probably aren’t getting the same quality education they would from their parents as they would at school,” said William McNeill. © Copyright 2020 WBBH/WZVN (Waterman Broadcasting). All rights reserved.
