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Congressional Hearing on School Reopening Best Practices

Original title: BACK TO SCHOOL: HIGHLIGHTING BEST PRACTICES FOR SAFELY REOPENING SCHOOLS

January 1, 2022

educationpublic healthschool reopeningCOVID-19

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing documented the federal legislative perspective on school safety protocols and operational challenges during the 2021-2022 academic year, influencing future guidance for school districts nationwide.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

K-12 School Districts

Districts are the primary entities implementing the safety protocols and reopening strategies discussed.

Students and Families

The policies discussed directly impact the learning environment and health safety measures for students.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing on September 29, 2021, to discuss strategies for safely reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The session featured testimony from education officials, public health experts, and journalists regarding operational best practices.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on September 29, 2021, via Zoom.
  • The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education convened to examine school reopening practices.
  • Witnesses included representatives from the education sector, public health academia, and journalism.
  • The record includes formal prepared statements from the Chairman, Ranking Member, and four expert witnesses.
  • The record includes responses to follow-up questions submitted by Representatives Frederica Wilson and Joseph D. Morelle.

Why It Matters

This hearing documented the federal legislative perspective on school safety protocols and operational challenges during the 2021-2022 academic year, influencing future guidance for school districts nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to highlight best practices for safely reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who testified at the hearing?
Testimony was provided by Denise Forte (The Education Trust), Dr. Jesus F. Jara (Clark County School District), Dr. Ashish K. Jha (Brown University), and journalist David Zweig.

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Discoveries

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Pandemic-era Legislative Oversight

The hearing demonstrates the use of virtual platforms (Zoom) for congressional oversight during the height of the pandemic.

Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education

Connected Entities

personJesus F. Jara“Superintendent of Clark County School District”Map →
personBurgess Owens“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
personGregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan“Chairman of the Subcommittee”Map →
personAshish K. Jha“Dean of Brown University School of Public Health”Map →
personDenise Forte“Interim CEO of The Education Trust”Map →
personDavid Zweig“Journalist”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy30
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz10
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