Randi Weingarten, teachers union leader, to counsel DHS on school safety.
President Biden Appoints Randi Weingarten to School Safety Board
The Department of Homeland Security, under the leadership of President Joe Biden, has made an interesting choice in appointing Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, to advise its school safety board. Weingarten’s appointment has sparked controversy, as she has been criticized by Republicans for her support of school lockdowns during the pandemic, which has resulted in a significant decline in academic performance.
“Turns out that if you call concerned parents domestic terrorists and work tirelessly to keep schools closed, you qualify as an adviser to DHS,” said Erika Sanzi, the director of outreach for Parents Defending Education. “But this is a major red flag — Randi is hyper-political and her current posture is very anti-parent. Her role in recent years has been defined by lies and failure, so in that sense, she’ll be a perfect fit for the job.”
Weingarten’s advocacy for school closures has had detrimental effects on children, leading to learning loss, social and developmental setbacks, and mental health issues. Despite the negative consequences, she has consistently pushed for school closures, impeded reopening efforts, and supported mask mandates for young children. Her influence on policy has been evident through her close contacts with the CDC.
The Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council, tasked with providing recommendations on campus safety and security, has been announced by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The council’s members, including Weingarten, will play a crucial role in safeguarding the American people and preparing for future threats.
“Randi Weingarten chose appeasing teacher unions over getting students back in the classroom during the pandemic,” tweeted Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA). “Now, math and reading scores for the Nation’s 13-year-olds are at the worst decline in decades. Why is DHS rewarding bad policy?”
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