Trump Insists That Schools Open, But Teachers Aren’t So Sure
- Educators struggle to plan with no guarantee virus won’t spike
- Balancing the need for in-person learning with risks to health
Chairs and tables sit in an empty classroom in New York.
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President Donald Trump has made his position clear: “SCHOOLS MUST OPEN IN THE FALL!!!” he tweeted Monday. As Covid-19 surges in parts of the U.S., many teachers aren’t convinced.