The spread of coronavirus has compelled thousands of K-12 schools in the U.S. to close. And those numbers are certain to increase in the coming days, as concerned parents call for more school closures. The growing health crisis presents school leaders with a painful choice. Closing schools is a proven measure that has been shown to slow the spread of virus. But it also causes huge economic and social disruption, especially for children. Let’s discuss the impacts of the virus on schools.