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Education Sec. Miguel Cardona on why schools should stay open amid omicron surge

Published January 12, 2022 at 11:06 AM CST
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

There’s frustration nationwide as parents, students and school districts continue to battle over a return to in-person classes amidst the COVID-19 surge.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona explains why he and the Biden administration believe schools should stay open.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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