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Education Archive

Archives for February 2021

Politics
Poll: A majority of Americans think teachers should be vaccinated before reopening schoolsPoll: A majority of Americans think teachers should be vaccinated before reopening schools
Politics

The poll shows Americans have nuanced opinions about when — and how — to reopen schools.

By Katelyn Burns
The future of the middle class depends on student loan forgiveness
Money

Canceling debt is what’s needed to ensure a solid, equitable middle class.

By Anne Helen Petersen
How school funding can help repair the legacy of segregation
Rethinking Policy for Black America

America’s schools spend less money on Black students. Closing the gap is key to equality.

By Anna North
Politics
I’m an epidemiologist and a father. Here’s why I’m losing patience with our teachers’ unions.I’m an epidemiologist and a father. Here’s why I’m losing patience with our teachers’ unions.
Politics

The evidence is clear: We can open schools safely now.

By Benjamin P. Linas
Politics
Child care workers are getting left behind in the vaccine rolloutChild care workers are getting left behind in the vaccine rollout
Politics

They’ve been caring for America’s kids throughout the pandemic. Now many can’t get vaccinated.

By Anna North
Explainers
What it would really take to reopen American schoolsWhat it would really take to reopen American schools
Explainers

Reopening schools is a huge controversy. It doesn’t have to be.

By Anna North

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