2024 Yes Effectiveness of interventions to reduce COVID-19 transmission in schools https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epidem.2024.100762 Pasco, Remy North America Modeling Students Staff Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Viruses COVID-19 Absenteeism COVID-19 Public health response Epidemiological modeling Asymptomatic screening vaccination school absenteeism Using an agent-based model, this study simulated COVID-19 spread in U.S. schools. Combined strategies including screening, masking, and vaccination averted over 80% of infections, offering important guidance for future school-based public health responses. 2024