Education Minister Shawn Edward has defended the decision to allow the phased return to the physical classroom as of Monday, declaring that this country's children need to be in school where they rightfully belong. 'There are some in our midst who are of the view that we should not be opening up for physical classes at this juncture- that assertion is wrong. Our decision to reopen is rooted in careful analysis of the situation in country by the competent authority,' the Minister said in a statement broadcast on Sunday night. Edward said that for many, school is the safest place