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Parents face dilemma of balancing in-person education and safety

Posted at 7:20 AM, Jul 28, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-28 09:20:51-04

SALT LAKE CITY — Many parents in Utah and around the country are facing a tough dilemma as the new school year approaches: balancing the value of in-person education and personal safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOX 13's Amy Nay spoke to Amanda Funai, who is a University of Utah professor and a mother of five. As a parent and a teacher, Funai will have to navigate the dilemma on multiple fronts.