BREAKING NEWS: CDC calls for schools to fully reopen in the fall but with social distancing and masks for pupils The CDC issued new guidance on Friday calling for K-12 schools to fully reopen in fall 2021 Recommendations include all vaccinated children ages two and older wear masks and that desks are placed at least three feet apart The agency wrote on its website that 'students benefit from in-person learning' and that returning to classrooms is 'a priority'