(1/2) As early as Friday evening, state and federal officials were aware that an oil spill may have occurred off the California coast. Unbelievably, they waited more than 10 hours to report what they knew and failed to warn the public.
THREAD: Encouraging our K-12 schools to re-open this Fall is the right thing to do. Not all students at once, or in the same way that schools operated before. But combining distance learning with at least some in-person instruction is an essential step in America's recovery (1/7)
Why? First, it's impossible for workers to get back to work and the economy to truly restart unless schools are open. Total school closures may be OK for those who have alternate childcare arrangements. But it's not for many Americans who can't work if kids aren't in school (2/7)
Second, the school shutdown creates big challenges for those who can't afford access to the technology or space needed for effective online learning. You're further stratifying the educational system in real ways. This is a problem in many parts of America (3/7)