As some students return to school amid #covid19, teachers are sharing their concerns.
@AnthonyMasonCBS spoke with four public high school teachers about why they're nervous for their students and themselves and what they hope parents and politicians understand. #SchoolMatters
"Lots of us got sick and someone died... the risks, if we mess this up, are literally life and death. And we all wanna be back, but it doesn't seem safe yet." — New York City math teacher Matthew Baker
"What if I gave it to one of my students? How will I feel if one of them is ill or their parent? What if one of my students gave it to me? How is that child gonna be impacted for life?" — Sheena Graham
"I think a primary push for kids to be back in school, yes, social... but also people need to go to work. And I understand that they're struggling. But you can't just dump kids at school if we're not fully prepared just so parents go back to work." — Pedro Hernandez
"When a student tests positive, now what?... We're educators. You know, we're not health care professionals. To put that on schools is unfair." — Emily Krieger
"You teach health and you don't feel ready for this." — @AnthonyMasonCBS
"No. Not at all." — Krieger
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Cindy McCain, wife of late Republican Senator John McCain, is endorsing Joe Biden for president.
@CindyMcCain joins us with more on what led her to make her decision.
"What I want from my country is the same thing everybody wants: I want a president who has my back, a president that will respect our troops, and a president that's willing to listen and talk to both sides." — @cindymccain on endorsing @JoeBiden
"I will always be a Republican. I'm not changing my registration or anything like that. But right now, I believe that the person in the race that's the best one that represents me is Joe Biden." — @cindymccain
Fauci on #AstraZeneca temporarily halting trials of possible COVID-19 vaccine: "It's really one of the safety valves that you have on clinical trials... It's unfortunate that it happened, hopefully they'll work it out and be able to proceed along with the remainder of the trial."
Dr. Fauci on timeline for COVID-19 vaccine in the US: "The projection that I've made and I'll stick by it is that we would likely get an answer if this is safe and effective by the end of the year.... hopefully we'll be able to start vaccinations in earnest as we begin 2021."
The president continues to hold massive rallies where people are not wearing masks, including the president himself. Is it frustrating to you? — @GayleKing
Dr. Fauci: "Well, yes, it is. I've said that often... I certainly would like to see universal wearing of masks."
"I think our country is looking for new leadership, and they're looking for someone who's steady and strong and has the character to lead us forward. And that's Joe. That's my husband, Joe." — @DrBiden
"I think Kamala is a strong woman, she's fierce, she's tough. And that's what we need going forward. And so when Joe chose a woman and chose @KamalaHarris, I was really excited. So I think it's a great ticket." — @DrBiden
New Jersey Senator @CoryBooker will speak at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, the same night @JoeBiden will accept the nomination.
As it kicks off tonight, Sen. Booker weighs in on what to expect during the virtual #DemConvention.
"I think [Kamala Harris] is going to bring a lot of enthusiasm and excitement to the ticket... I think a lot of Americans by picking her feel seen… this is an exciting pick. It is historic.” — Sen. @CoryBooker
Sen. @CoryBooker calls on Congress to look at how the administration is running the @USPS.
"To kneecap the post office going into an election... This is a real national crisis. Congress' role is to provide oversight & checks & balances... this is one time that we need that."