Teachers union leader on reopening schools: 'If the NFL could figure out how to do this, let's do it'

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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said Sunday that U.S. schools need to 'actually try to get as much in person as possible right now.'

"Teachers know that in-person education is really important. We would have said that pre-pandemic. We knew remote education is not a good substitute."02/21/2021 01:42 PM ESTAmerican Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said Sunday that U.S. schools need to "actually try to get as much in person as possible right now."

"If the NFL could figure out how to do this in terms of testing and the protocols, if schools are that important, let's do it," she went on. "My members want it. They just want to be safe.""We have the highway or the roadmap that allows us to" reopen schools, Weingarten said, pointing to CDC guidance and resources included in President Joe Biden's coronavirus relief proposal, slated for a vote on the Hill this week.

Asked about states that have done a good job of reopening schools, Weingarten acknowledged, "There is no perfect solution."

 

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There is a difference between what one leader says in their media performances and what actual membership experiences on the ground. Particularly within this issue.

Dismantle school unions DismantleSchoolUnions DismantleSchoolUnions DismantleSchoolUnions UNIONS GREEDY PAYCHECK SKIMMERS I’ve never seen the American public put up with so much crap from the unions that run our public school systems get rid of them

Yeah, but that's not all she said. The headline is misleading.

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The NFL reported that over 700 players and staff were infected by Covid during the season. How do you like their program now?

As long as they are in masks and are six feet apart kids should be back. If not, go hybrid or keep them home.

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