![]() ![]() The resources are there, and the urgency is there. We all want our students in classrooms where they learn best. The National PTA - we’re working with them and the Academy - American Academy of Pediatrics - to send pediatricians to back-to-school nights and PTA meetings so parents could hear from doctors directly.Īs I said before, it’s all hands on deck. I’m additionally excited to lift up some additional efforts were engaged in with partners across the country, including incorporating COVID vaccination into sports physicals for student athletes this summer and fall. Next week, I’ll be traveling with the Second Gentleman to Kansas to promote vaccination efforts in that area. I’m also excited that, next week, the administration is holding Back to School Week of Action to mobilize school districts, students, teachers, organizations, and leaders to get more young people vaccinated, working with parent leaders and influencers to have conversations with students and families about the importance of getting vaccinated and why it’s our strongest tool to combat the virus and get students back into the classrooms, on sports fields, in school plays, and among their peers this fall. That’s why I’m echoing the President’s call to action to post pop-up vaccine clinics in every school across the country, to enlist trusted leaders in our community, to build vaccine confidence - it’s all hands on deck here - and to get creative with incentives.Īnd I know I’ve heard from states where they’re doing great work incentivizing it and getting student voice in the conversation to make sure that students hear from other students as well. We know vaccines are working, and they’re the safest and most effective way to fight back the COVID-19, to prevent outbreaks, and to ensure a safe school year. We’re doubling down to get more students vaccinated as they return to school. These include helping get our young people vaccinated. We’re also highlighting how the American Rescue Plan funds can be used to support these areas. As a part of the Roadmap, we’ll be releasing resources, tools, and holding events to help more schools and more communities and parents and students prepare for the fall and make sure that every student is set up for success. We must do everything in our power to help students not only catch up, but to excel during this upcoming school year. The third: accelerating academic achievement. We know that in order for students to learn at their potential, they need a strong social and emotional foundation, and we’re prepared to provide that. The second priority is supporting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of our students and our staff. ![]() We need to make sure that we’re leading with health and safety first. The first one is protecting the health and safety of our students, our educators, and our staff. The Roadmap includes three priorities that are critical to a safe reopening. It provides parents, educators, students, and communities the resources they need to feel confident and be ready for a safe upcoming school year, to make sure we safety - safely open all schools for in-person learning this fall, which is the expectation it has been, and it continues to be. It’s being used now to provide summer learning opportunities for students and help them - and help our buildings be prepared for the return of students in the fall.Īnd this week, I’m very proud to announce the Department of Education launched the Return to School Roadmap. We provided $130 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to support safe school reopening. ![]() A hundred eighty million Americans have been vaccinated, including millions of students. About 90 percent of the educators across the country are vaccinated. We made significant progress last spring, bringing the students back in person. We know students are provided the best opportunity to learn and thrive when they’re learning in person, in their classroom, with their peers, with their teacher. We’re committed to doing everything we can to ensure we get kids back into the classroom safely. There’s a vibe about going back to school. And those of you that have children, you know what I’m talking about. I’m - you know, across the country there’s an excitement for the first day of school. So he is here to provide an update, take a few questions. As a mother of two little children myself, including one going to elementary school, I know you all have lots of questions about schools and school reopening and COVID. Today we have another great guest joining us in the briefing room, Secretary Cardona. ![]()
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