Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19 By Associated Press Texas teacher opens garage library amid COVID-19 pandemic At first, Jennifer Martin brought books home from her classroom at the start of the pandemic and started a rudimentary checkout system. But now her library has grown by the thousands, thanks to donations from strangers across the globe. WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is convening a summit next week to help get children back into the classroom safely in the middle of a pandemic. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the sessions March 24 will give education leaders, teachers and students an opportunity to share their experiences in reopening schools.