Also Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced $10 billion for states to conduct COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff and students. Cardona said that would accelerate reopenings.
“Safe school reopening is the goal. Doing it quickly is the goal,” Cardona said on a call with reporters. “But let’s not forget, there are so many students who are wondering right now, am I going to be able to walk the stage for graduation?”
Cardona said a summit scheduled for next Wednesday will give education leaders, teachers and students an opportunity to share their experiences in reopening schools. The Education Department said first lady Jill Biden will deliver opening remarks. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also will speak.
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