Trump disavows his own administration’s guidance for reopening schools
The president also threatened to slash federal funding to schools that do not physically reopen.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly disavowed his own administration’s guidance for reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, arguing the federal recommendations were too burdensome as he ramped up his bid to have students return to classrooms in the fall.
“I disagree with @CDCgov on their very tough & expensive guidelines for opening schools,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “While they want them open, they are asking schools to do very impractical things. I will be meeting with them!!!” CONTINUE READING: Trump disavows his own administration’s guidance for reopening schools - POLITICO
Trump threatens to cut federal funds from schools that don't reopen
Education secretary slams "adults who are fear mongering and making excuses" for not reopening.
President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are threatening to cut federal funding if schools don't fully physically reopen, increasing pressure on education leaders as the Trump administration intensifies its drive to get kids back in classrooms.
Trump on Wednesday morning tweeted, "In Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and many other countries, SCHOOLS ARE OPEN WITH NO PROBLEMS. The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election, but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!"CONTINUE READING: Trump threatens to cut federal funds from schools that don't reopen - POLITICO - https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/08/trump-schools-reopening-federal-funding-352311
DeVos blasts school districts that hesitate at reopening
The Trump administration says local decisions closed schools, not federal health experts.
President Donald Trump in a ramped-up push to reopen schools vowed Tuesday to “put pressure” on reluctant governors, while Education Secretary Betsy DeVos blasted education leaders who won’t accept risk and “gave up and didn’t try” to launch summer instruction.
But the result was intensifying tensions with teachers unions and leading school groups, including the PTA, which charged that the Trump administration in a "vacuum of leadership" has "zero credibility in the minds of educators and parents when it comes to this major decision." The dispute leaves the White House deeply at odds with many involved in making major decisions in the next few weeks about reopening schools. CONTINUE READING: DeVos blasts school districts that hesitate at reopening - POLITICO - https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/07/white-house-cdc-pediatricians-reopening-schools-350655