🦠→👩👧👦→🏫 In a creative twist to reopening plans, São Paulo’s Education Secretary has recruited 5,000 mothers of students to enforce COVID-19 safety protocols in municipal schools. Dubbed \"Safety Guardians,\" these moms will monitor mask-wearing, sanitization, and social distancing as classrooms cautiously reopen.
But there’s a bonus: The initiative also tackles unemployment in Brazil’s largest city, offering paid roles to families hit hardest by the pandemic. 💼🇧🇷 \"Mothers understand the risks—and the stakes,\" said a city official. \"They’re natural leaders here.\"
With Brazil’s economy still recovering, this dual-purpose strategy could inspire other regions to blend community trust with practical solutions. 🌍✨
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COVID-19: Mothers become COVID-19 safety enforcers at school
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