In this March 24, 2021 file photo, Melissa Jean reads 'The Gruffalo.' New York City schools will be all in person this fall with no remote options, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday, May 24.

Prepping For Another School Year With COVID Angst

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 16, 2021

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), talks about how schools and teachers are preparing for school to open as the delta variant has thrown another COVID-related wrench in plans.

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