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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Administration Abandons Appeal Over DEI Funding in Schools

The Trump administration dropped its appeal of a court ruling blocking its plan to withhold federal education funds from schools that refused to sign anti-DEI attestations, after a Maryland judge found the move procedurally faulty and potentially violative of free speech. The suit, brought by the AFT, the American Sociological Association, and a Eugene, Oregon school district, had halted the funding threat, but officials say there are other ways the administration may continue to push back on DEI programs.

via The New York Times|

#american-federation-of-teachers #diversity-equity-inclusion #donald-trump

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Randi Weingarten's Attack on DeSantis Backfires, Exposing Nationwide School Closures"

Critics called out American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten for attacking Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on education, accusing her of trying to keep schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Weingarten had previously testified about her union's role in influencing school lockdown policies. Critics argued that Weingarten's claims were hypocritical, as she supported school closures herself. Some saw Weingarten's attack as a strong endorsement of DeSantis, who criticized former President Donald Trump's handling of the pandemic during a GOP debate.

via Fox News|

#american-federation-of-teachers #covid-19-pandemic #education

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounding Randi Weingarten's School Policies

CNN political commentator Scott Jennings criticized American Federation of Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten for her involvement in pandemic-era school closures, accusing her of having "no remorse" for the damage done to children's education. Weingarten defended her actions during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill, insisting that she had consistently pushed for school reopenings. Jennings pointed out that the US had lagged behind European counterparts on return-to-school initiatives, and Weingarten responded that the schools in Europe that opened sooner had the necessary safety precautions in place.

via New York Post |

#american-federation-of-teachers #capitol-hill #education

education2 years ago•4 min saved

The Controversial Influence of Randi Weingarten in American Politics and Education.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, attempting to shift blame for keeping K-12 students out of the classroom. However, a subcommittee report revealed that the AFT had an extraordinary degree of input in the CDC's 2021 operational strategy, which kept thousands of schools closed throughout the 2020-21 school year. Weingarten's appearance before the committee exposed the extent of the AFT's influence on government policy, particularly at the state and local levels, and its prioritization of growing financial resources and political power over student outcomes and workplace concerns.

via Fox News|

#american-federation-of-teachers #cdc #education

education2 years ago•5 min saved

Randi Weingarten faces criticism over COVID school closures and CDC access.

Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers chief, refused to apologize for advocating for school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite evidence showing that schools were often less dangerous than the community at large. Weingarten and her allies in Democratic politics used their leverage to keep school doors closed to students for more than a year, with catastrophic results for the learning and mental health of those students. The continued gaslighting from leaders of COVID response like Weingarten and Dr. Anthony Fauci is a perfect picture of why public trust in public health and public education have cratered.

via New York Post |

#american-federation-of-teachers #cdc #covid-19

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Randi Weingarten faces backlash over Covid school closures and CDC access.

House Republicans on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic criticized Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), for her organization's role in delaying school reopenings during the Covid-19 pandemic. They accused the AFT of playing politics and not following scientific data. Weingarten defended the AFT's consultations with the CDC and the Biden administration, but Republicans argued that the AFT's suggestions kept 90% of schools from fully reopening. The hearing also highlighted the low risk of Covid-19 transmission among children and the need for in-person schooling.

via Yahoo News|

#american-federation-of-teachers #cdc #covid-19

education2 years ago•6 min saved

GOP challenges Randi Weingarten on COVID-19 school closures and CDC access.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, will testify before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to address her union's role in influencing public policy on school lockdowns. Weingarten will call on lawmakers to "think bigger than the faulty premise of this inquiry," which is the claim that AFT inappropriately coordinated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2021 to make last-minute changes to school reopening guidance. Weingarten and teachers unions as a whole have been targeted by critics for having had a hand in keeping schools closed throughout the pandemic.

via Fox News|

#american-federation-of-teachers #cdc #covid-19

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Teachers Union Chief Enlists Lawyer and Responds to GOP Claims Ahead of Hill Testimony.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has hired a top white-collar defense attorney, Michael Bromwich, ahead of her scheduled testimony on school closures during the Covid-19 crisis to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic next week. The union is facing allegations of influencing federal disease-mitigation guidelines that led to school closures. Bromwich has countered that the union's role was limited and proposed changes that were uncontroversial. The union has welcomed the opportunity to testify and cooperate with the committee's work.

via POLITICO|

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