President Biden's goal of reopening schools in the first 100 days of his administration is running into stiff opposition from one of the Democratic Party's most powerful allies: teachers unions.
The Department of Education will work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure universities have the latest, evidence-based recommendations regarding reopening.
California weighs in on Biden s reopening school plan
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday, making the reopening of schools a top priority.
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday, making the reopening of schools a top priority.
First Lady Jill Biden, who holds a Doctor of Education, spoke to fellow educators Thursday about the plan. We can meet the goal of safely reopening a majority of our K-8 schools in the first 100 days of this administration, said the First Lady.
The president is calling on Congress for $130 billion in additional aid for K-12 schools, and another $350 billion in state and local relief to help school districts reopen.