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Husband and Dad; Public policy leader, problem-solver, and educator. Fellow @HooverInst, @CNNOpinion Contributor, Former Candidate for CA State Controller.
May 14, 2020 7 tweets 2 min read
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)