Simulations showing the importance of windows to the reopening of schools.

Why Opening Windows Is a Key to Reopening Schools A simulation of airflow in a real New York City classroom shows how simple ventilation and filtration can reduce the probability of coronavirus exposure. nytimes

The C.D.C. is urging communities to reopen schools as quickly as possible, but parents and teachers have raised questions about the quality of ventilation available in public school classrooms to protect against the coronavirus.

We worked with a leading engineering firm and experts specializing in buildings systems to better understand the simple steps schools can take to reduce exposure in the classroom.

See link for interactive demonstration: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/02/26/science/reopen-schools-safety-ventilation.html?searchResultPosition=1