WASHINGTON - The president of the American Federation of Teachers called Thursday for a full return to in-person learning in the fall, saying the union is "all in" on bringing students back to the classroom.In prepared remarks obtained by The Associated Press, Randi Weingarten says the wide availability of vaccines and a new infusion of federal education money have removed many obstacles that prevented schools from opening."Conditions have changed," Weingarten says in remarks for an address on social media. "We can and we must reopen schools in the fall for in-person teaching, learning and support.
And keep them open. Fully and safely, five days a week."If local unions heed her call, it would be seen as a major stride in the effort to.