Schools Aren't Safe to Reopen, NEA President Says

The transcript discusses the challenges schools face during the pandemic, including safety concerns, lack of federal leadership, and funding issues. It highlights the NEA's efforts to secure necessary resources and address the digital divide. The importance of community support and food security for students is also emphasized.

What is the primary concern for schools before reopening during the pandemic?

• Safety of students and staff

• Increasing school hours

• Availability of new textbooks

• Hiring more teachers

What is causing a delay in reaching an agreement on school funding?

• Insufficient number of schools

• Lack of interest from the public

• Disagreement on the amount of funding between political parties

• Differences in educational policies

How has the 2008 recession affected current school funding?

• Schools have more funding now

• Funding has never fully recovered

• Schools have been unaffected

• Funding has doubled since then

What is one of the key focuses to improve virtual learning?

• Closing the digital divide

• Hiring more administrative staff

• Reducing the number of online classes

• Increasing physical classroom sizes

What additional support do students need besides education during the pandemic?

• More extracurricular activities

• Longer school days

• Physical and emotional support, including food security

• More homework assignments

How are communities helping to address food insecurity among students?

• By reducing school hours

• By providing free textbooks

• By organizing food distribution efforts

• By increasing tuition fees

What role do school bus drivers play in supporting students during the pandemic?

• They are delivering educational materials

• They are transporting students to school

• They are conducting online classes

• They are distributing meals to students and families