I have a suggestion to a way forward for Sandy Hook Elementary School.

There needs to be some construction. The area where children and their adult protectors died needs to be demolished after the investigation is finished. A new office area and classroom area has to be built at a different part of the school. An addition to the existing structure with different doors and new security for the school. This school sheltered many children to be survivors, it is not an evil place.

In the area where the building is deconstructed a playground should be built. Whether it is a memorial to the victims is up to the town, but, the building is not to blame and the memories there are also good memories.

Just a thought, it would bring the town together to find solace for their deep and painful loss. Perhaps.

I would think Christmas Vacation for the students of this school should start early and perhaps trim the vacation times from other areas of the calendar. Teachers could even provide 'at home' exercises to keep their academics on track. Even 'online classrooms' until the return after the New Year. A lot of construction can take place during that time to provide a renewed view of the school for their parents and children.

Drape (construction drape) the damaged parts of the building and prohibit access except to investigators. Drape the exterior, too. Usually the color is steel gray. I don't know if there are other construction drape colors to match the exterior brick and be less noticeable.

There is every indication these teachers are very dedicated and very creative to fulfill their responsibilities to their students. I would trust them with this transition. They are incredible heroes and children are some of the luckiest to have them to be guides to life and learning.