On the recordSeptember 7, 2020
The goal is not to reopen schools, the goal is to keep schools open. Do it slowly, gradually, thoughtfully, carefully.
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Arne Duncan
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msnbc.comThe goal is not to reopen schools, the goal is to keep schools open. Do it slowly, gradually, thoughtfully, carefully.
Duncan emphasizes the importance of maintaining school operations safely rather than just reopening them.
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