Category: schools reopening

Keeping Schools Closed Is an Unnecessary Risk

Commentary Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants students to be safe. That’s the reason he gave for keeping K-12 schools closed for the remainder of the year. “It was a hard choice to make, but I will not, and I repeat, I will not take unnecessary risks with our children right now,” explained Ford. Ford’s heart…


Biden Adviser: President Not Certain Schools Can Reopen in Fall, Virus ‘Unpredictable’

Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to President Joe Biden, told CNN during an interview on Sunday that Biden is not certain schools can reopen full-time for in-person learning this fall because the pandemic is “unpredictable.” “President Biden said in an interview that schools should probably all be open in the fall. Can you clarify?” CNN…


School Reopening Bill Draws Strong Reactions in Orange County

A $6.6 billion school reopening initiative launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom was met with mixed reactions in Orange County, where parents are divided on the prospect of full-time, in-classroom studies. “I think they should open immediately,” Orange County resident Jim Puro told The Epoch Times. “We’re creating a generation of kids that are going to…


Arizona Gov. Ducey Orders Schools to Offer In-Person Learning

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order on Wednesday to have schools offer in-person learning by March 15 or after spring break. Students can still continue in virtual instruction if their parent or guardian approves. Middle and high schools in counties deemed to have “high” transmission of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, which…


All English Households With School Children Offered Twice Weekly COVID Tests

LONDON—All households in England with school or college aged children will be offered two rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week to support the government’s priority to get young people back in the classroom, the health ministry said on Sunday. Last week British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a phased plan to end England’s…


Biden Aims to Reopen Over Half of Schools Just ‘At Least One Day a Week’ By 100-Day Goal

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that President Joe Biden aims to reopen over half of schools nationwide for “some teaching” in person “at least one day a week” by day 100 of his presidency. The news comes as parents across America in areas without in-person teaching are desperate for help amid mixed…


Biden Aims to Reopen Over Half of Schools ‘At Least One Day a Week’ by 100-Day Goal

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that President Joe Biden aims to reopen over half of schools nationwide for “some teaching” in person “at least one day a week” by day 100 of his presidency. The news comes as parents across America in areas without in-person teaching are desperate for help amid mixed…