Back to School: How Will Districts Prepare to Reopen?

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Des Moines Public Schools custodian Tracy Harris cleans chairs in a classroom at Brubaker Elementary School, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. Getting children back to school safely could mean keeping high-risk spots like bars and gyms closed. That's the latest thinking from some public health experts. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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The Trump Administration and the Department of Education are making the point that all schools will be open to start the Fall semester.  But, is it safe?  The New York Times obtained an internal CDC report warns opening schools, colleges, and universities this fall puts communities at high risk.

April Ryan speaks with Annette Anderson of Johns Hopkins University School of Education about the task of reopening schools and the ideal situation for educators, students, and parents.

Click ▶️ to listen to AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan’s White House Report:

Des Moines Public Schools custodian Tracy Harris cleans chairs in a classroom at Brubaker Elementary School, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. Getting children back to school safely could mean keeping high-risk spots like bars and gyms closed. That’s the latest thinking from some public health experts. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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