Biden’s Bid to Reopen Schools Risks Reigniting Union Tension
- U.S. labor leaders voice support; Chicago may see strike
- President’s Education pick didn’t mandate it in Connecticut
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President Joe Biden’s vow to reopen most U.S. schools in his first 100 days could reignite clashes among educators, their unions, administrators and parents over how to safely return when many teachers haven’t received the Covid-19 vaccine.
Biden signed executive orders Thursday restoring disaster reimbursement for certain school Covid expenses. He also directed the departments of Education and Health and Human Services to give guidance on reopening, and he’s asking Congress for at least $130 billion in dedicated funding.