It is very easy to second guess things. For every parent screaming that you do one thing, I can guarantee there are just as many screaming for you to do the exact opposite. At the end of the day, most schools followed the guidelines issued by the CDC. That is not science denying. That is not following opinions. That is following protocol. The
current guidelines are still calling for masking and physical distancing and most school administrators will not deviate from that until the guidelines change.