Trump claims to want to protect Americans’ safety, but he’s demanding schools fully reopen when experts say it’s not safe.

But the Republican senator has previously argued the government shouldn’t interfere with state and local decisions on education.

Rep. Rick Allen made the comment as the Trump administration and members of the Republican party push to reopen schools this fall.

The Trump administration is pressuring school systems to fully resume in-person instruction.

Schools were already facing budget shortfalls before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The White House press secretary said schools should fully reopen despite the risks.

The second lady has pushed for schools to reopen, even amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

Florida plans to reopen schools despite a resurgence of COVID-19 that has infected tens of thousands.

Health experts have warned that reopening schools without clear federal guidelines endangers children, teachers, and families. But Florida Sen. Marco Rubio doesn’t see the problem.

Sen. John Kennedy told people who want to keep schools closed to kiss his ass.

A new poll found nearly three-quarters of American parents are worried about school reopenings, including a majority of Republicans.

Trump administration officials are making lots of threats but offering no real solutions for opening schools safely.

A judge is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday in the case.

The American Academy of Pediatrics said decisions should be made by health experts and local leaders.

The CDC will not revise its guidelines despite the vice president’s claim that it would.

Earlier in the week, Trump told schools to open amid a surge in coronavirus cases or face a loss of federal funding.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos echoed Trump’s call for schools to open in the fall.

Alex Azar downplayed agency guidance this week meant to keep schools safe for students and teachers.

The Trump administration supported the petitioners’ Supreme Court appeal.

The abolition of slavery has often been described as the most important civil rights moment in American history — but Trump disagrees.

‘It is outrageous to threaten schools to open no matter what in the middle of a pandemic,’ said Rep. Andy Levin.

The president of the National Education Association says schools need federal guidance in order to reopen safely.

Gavin Grimm’s case is back in the spotlight.

A group of parents is suing the Madison School District over its gender-affirming policies.

Substitute teachers and aides have been largely left jobless amid the pandemic — and few are guaranteed a job when schools reopen in the fall.

Free yoga classes, free shark story hours, and charitable giving are just some of the ways people are making the best of a tough situation.

A number of schools across the country are also canceling athletic events and study abroad programs as the number of COVID-19 cases grows.

The state House of Representatives eventually passed the comprehensive measure after almost six hours of debate.

Arizona Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill to effectively ban transgender girls from interscholastic sports.

Also this week, New Mexico pledged to invest $300 million for early childhood education, and Kentucky announced a record number of registered voters.