Biden WH now backtracking from original pledge to have most schools open within 100 days.

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2/ In December, Biden said “If Congress provides the funding... if states and cities put strong public health measures in place that we all follow, then my team will work to see that a majority of our schools can be open by the end of my first 100 days."

3/ Yesterday, @PressSec Psaki said the goal is now "to have the majority of schools — so, more than 50% — open by day 100 of his presidency. And that means some teaching in classrooms. So, at least one day a week. Hopefully, it’s more."

4/ Again, there is conflict between the health officials and the teachers' unions, and I have seen no evidence the Biden White House is willing to say or do anything to side with health officials when they are in conflict.

5/ Here's Psaki transcript from yesterday: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/02/09/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-february-9-2021/