Parents Divided Over Teacher Unions School Reopening Demands

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants kids back in school, but teachers’ unions across the state are calling for the continuation of remote learning. In a letter to the governor, the California Teachers Association (CTA) asked Newsom to keep schools remote in purple tier regions and to increase safety regulations.

“Nonetheless, we need a clear and coordinated state, county, and local plan that puts the health and safety of our communities first and does not take shortcuts toward the path of opening schools in person,” the letter reads.

“To...