Several measures introduced in schools as a response to COVID-19 should be retained once the pandemic is over, a survey of educators has suggested. "Respondents think many of them should either be retained or kept with some changes to make them more effective and applicable to their situation," the Malta Union of Teachers, which carried out the survey, said. The survey was conducted between April 29 and May 10 and drew 328 educators. The union said many of the new practices proved to be very popular with respondents. These include: Virtual schools for students with a long-term illness (93.3% agree this measure should be kept) The requirement of medical certificates for students of all ages certifying they are fit for school following sickness (85.1%) The use of an online platform (84.5%) Recorded lessons on Teleskola as supplementary resources to students (83.9%) Single groups in kindergarten as opposed to double groups in some classes (83.5%) Online parents’ days (81.2%) Staggered arrival/dismissal of students (78.3%) The grab and go breakfast for students attending Breakfast Club (71.5%) Other practices mentioned by educators that should be kept include hygiene...