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White House Pushes To Reopen Schools Despite A Surge In Coronavirus Cases

The administration acknowledges the risk of students spreading the contagion to vulnerable populations but emphasizes that school closures disrupt "critical services to children and their families."
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, seen here during a White House briefing in March, will participate in a panel discussion Tuesday on how to reopen America's schools safely.

The Trump administration kicked off a day of programming Tuesday aimed at pushing for the reopening of schools this fall despite a spike in COVID-19 cases around large parts of the country.

President Trump will participate in a roundtable discussion Tuesday afternoon alongside first lady Melania Trump, administration officials and

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