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“Teachers are critical to our children’s development, they should be able to teach in a safe place and expand the minds and the opportunities of our children. So teachers should be a priority along with other front-line workers.”
Emphasizing the importance of teacher vaccinations in an interview with "TODAY" show anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Parent views on their children’s type of instruction
Chalkbeat's analysis of The University of Southern California's Understanding America Study of families with children ages 5-18, Jan-Feb
School nurses, 2015-16
Politico analysis of data from Mayumi A. Willgerodt, Douglas M. Brock, and Erin D. Maughan (2018).
Shifting Perspectives on College
New America/Third Way/Global Strategy Group's national poll of more than 1,000 college students.
“This year’s Black History Month is about dismantling systemic racism in every form, and that must start with education.”
In a statement last week introducing the Strength in Diversity Act.
Conn. Chronically Absent Student Data
Attendance Works'/Everyone Graduates Center's analysis of Connecticut in-person and remote attendance data through Dec. 2020.
“If confirmed, it is my responsibility and privilege to make sure we’re following the civil rights of all students.”
Responding to a question about transgender student-athletes during his confirmation hearing.
Teacher Vaccine Eligibility
EdWeek Teacher Vaccine Eligibility Tracker
“We’re not going to get back to normal until we get children back into school, both for the good of the children, for the good of the parents, and for the good of the community. We want to make sure we do that by giving the teachers…the resources that they need to do that.”
In a virtual townhall with educators.
“I couldn’t wait one more day to have this meeting, to say thank you on behalf of a grateful nation, to educators for their heroic commitment to students during this pandemic.”
On her virtual meeting with educators during her first week in office.
Reopening plans
Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.
“We can [open schools] if we give school districts, communities, and states the clear guidance they need as well as the resources they will need that they cannot afford right now because of the economic crisis we are in.”
During his speech announcing the $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan."
Learning Poverty
The World Bank's estimate of the pandemic's impact on "learning poverty."
“Impressionable children are watching all of this, and they are learning from us. I believe we each have a moral obligation to exercise good judgement and model the behavior we hope they would emulate.”
Reflecting on the storming of the Capitol in her resignation letter.
“It is impossible to understand how it is acceptable for federal taxpayer dollars to support a student attending the University of Notre Dame, but not for a student who wants to attend Notre Dame Prep High School.”
In a letter to Congress urging them to uphold her education agenda after her departure.
College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity
Hope Center's fall 2020 survey of almost 39,000 two- and four-year college students.
Bachelor’s degrees in the House
Congressional Research Service
“And I, being bilingual and bicultural, am as American as apple pie and rice and beans.”
During his speech accepting President-elect Biden's nomination as Education Secretary.
“It shouldn’t take a pandemic for us to realize how important teachers are for this country.”
During his speech accepting President-elect Biden's nomination as Education Secretary.
“Congress has a responsibility to expand access to quality higher education, which remains the surest path to the middle class. While this is not the comprehensive overhaul of the Higher Education Act and there is still work to be done, this proposal will help millions of students.”
In a statement celebrating the higher education provisions of the latest stimulus bill.
COVID Student Loan Relief
POLITICO analysis of the impact of the Education Department's pandemic relief for student borrowers.
Superintendents Greatest Challenges
Rand Corporation
“Dr. Biden earned her degrees through hard work and pure grit. She is an inspiration to me, to her students, and to Americans across this country.”
In a Tweet responding to the WSJ opinion piece on Dr. Biden.
Falling Behind
MassINC Polling Group
“No matter where they live, how they learn, or how much money their parents make, every single child in this country deserves a high-quality, public education from pre-K through 12th grade—and passing ESSA was an important step in making that a reality.”
In a statement on the 5th Anniversary of the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) being signed into law.
“If Congress provides the funding we need to protect students, educators and staff, if states and cities put strong public health measures in place that we all follow, then my team will work to see that a majority of our schools can be open by the end of my first 100 days.”
While describing his priorities for his first 100 days.
“While student loan borrowers can rest easier knowing they’ll have relief through January, I won’t stop fighting until borrowers have the relief they need throughout the duration of this pandemic and economic recovery.”
In a tweet on Sec. Betsy DeVos’ move to extend the pause on student loan payments to January 31.