Democrats Did Not Reopen Schools: Exploring the Reality

Claims that Democrats successfully reopened schools post-COVID are misleading. The narrative often credits figures like Biden and Harris for these actions, but the reality is more complex. The American Rescue Plan allocated $130 billion aimed at K-12 schools, yet the actual reopening was hindered by strict CDC guidelines suggesting significant distancing, which could have resulted in schools remaining closed or only partially opened. Democratic governors eventually rejected these guidelines, but the timing of these decisions and the initial adherence to CDC recommendations delayed school reopenings. Despite the funding meant to assist schools, most of the allocated money did not directly contribute to vital improvements like airflow but rather went towards hiring teachers, raises, and pensions. Thus, the narrative of effective Democratic-led school reopenings lacks substantial evidence, attributing minimal action towards actual reopening efforts, primarily linked to vaccine rollout.