# School Reopening on The No Agenda Show School Reopening comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2020 to April 2022. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** May 2020 – April 2022 - **Related topics:** [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Mortality Rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rate.md), [Nbc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [Teachers Unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers-unions.md), [Alex Azar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-azar.md), [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Betsy Devos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/betsy-devos.md), [Biden Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md), [Castro Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/castro-valley.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Testing Negative, Mortality Rates, School Reopening Debate - **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-07 - **Time:** 1:17:51–1:22:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/testing-negative-mortality-rates-school-reopening-debate.md A narrative song describes a person testing negative and feeling strong despite being told they must quarantine. The lyrics cite a mortality rate of 0.002 and criticize the fear-driven news cycle. The discussion moves to the dire debate over reopening schools in the fall, with parents and officials clashing over safety, expenses, and the limitations of N95 masks. Keywords: [mortality rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rate.md), [rapid test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapid-test.md), [school reopening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-reopening.md), [n95 masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/n95-masks.md), southern states, [crimes against humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimes-against-humanity.md) ### School Testing Mandates, NBA Isolation Protocols - **Episode:** [1413: Flurona](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-03 - **Time:** 38:17–40:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona/chapter/school-testing-mandates-nba-isolation-protocols.md School districts in Atlanta, Yonkers, and DC are implementing remote learning or strict negative test requirements for students returning from winter break. Meanwhile, the NBA and its players' association agreed to shorten isolation periods to five days for players with specific viral load values. These policy shifts are viewed as a reaction to the economic costs of prolonged lockdowns. Keywords: [school reopening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-reopening.md), [nba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nba.md), [testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testing.md), [isolation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isolation.md), [castro valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/castro-valley.md) ### School Reopening Confusion, Jen Psaki and Teachers Unions - **Episode:** [1322: Dark Fate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-18 - **Time:** 2:24:19–2:27:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate/chapter/school-reopening-confusion-jen-psaki-and-teachers-unions.md The White House faces criticism for conflicting messages regarding school reopenings, with Press Secretary Jen Psaki initially defining "open" as one day a week. President Biden later walked this back, targeting a majority of K-8 schools for full reopening. The hosts suggest the administration is stalling to satisfy teachers unions who are demanding vaccinations before returning to classrooms. Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [school reopening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-reopening.md), [teachers unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers-unions.md), k-8, [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md) ### CDC School Reopening Roadmap, Michael Osterholm Hurricane Analogy - **Episode:** [1321: Doctored Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1321-doctored-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-14 - **Time:** 51:06–54:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1321-doctored-evidence/chapter/cdc-school-reopening-roadmap-michael-osterholm-hurricane-analogy.md The CDC released a color-coded roadmap for reopening schools, utilizing blue, yellow, orange, and red zones to determine safety protocols. Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, a member of the Biden COVID-19 advisory board, warned of a "Category 5 hurricane" of new variants approaching the United States. Osterholm urged the public to remain vigilant despite current declining case numbers. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [biden administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md), [michael osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [school reopening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-reopening.md) ### CDC School Study, Teachers Union Influence - **Episode:** [1316: Mark of the Mask](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-28 - **Time:** 32:14–34:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask/chapter/cdc-school-study-teachers-union-influence.md A CDC study of rural Wisconsin schools found minimal COVID-19 transmission within classrooms when precautions were taken. Despite this, teachers' unions continue to advocate for keeping schools closed until significant funding and cleaning protocols are met. Critics argue the unions are using the pandemic to leverage more money from the government. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [teachers unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers-unions.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [school reopening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-reopening.md) ### School Reopening Debates and Regional Infection Frameworks - **Episode:** [1261: Infodemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-19 - **Time:** 28:36–31:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic/chapter/school-reopening-debates-and-regional-infection-frameworks.md The debate over reopening K-12 schools involves conflicting stances from the Secretary of Education and governors like Gavin Newsom of California. Anthony Fauci suggested a "default position" of reopening where safe, using creative solutions like alternating classes or desk spacing in "iffy" areas. There is a political theory that keeping children home is a strategy intended to generate voter anger against Donald Trump. Keywords: [school reopening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-reopening.md), [betsy devos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/betsy-devos.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [k-12](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k-12.md) ### Pediatrician Perspectives, School Reopening Safety - **Episode:** [1260: Pre-Decisional](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1260-pre-decisional.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-16 - **Time:** 21:00–22:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1260-pre-decisional/chapter/pediatrician-perspectives-school-reopening-safety.md NBC News interviewed five pediatricians who expressed confidence in sending their own children back to school in the fall without a vaccine. This contrasts with the "butterfly effect" narrative suggesting that while children may not get sick, they could transmit the virus to more vulnerable family members. Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [pediatricians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatricians.md), [school reopening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-reopening.md), butterfly effect, [coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md) ### CDC Director Robert Redfield, School Reopening Guidance - **Episode:** [1259: Do The Work](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1259-do-the-work.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-12 - **Time:** 1:11:44–1:16:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1259-do-the-work/chapter/cdc-director-robert-redfield-school-reopening-guidance.md CDC Director Robert Redfield defended the agency's school reopening guidance during an interview with Anderson Cooper, denying that the CDC is weakening standards under pressure from President Trump. Redfield clarified that the CDC never recommended closing schools and is now providing "tools" rather than new "guidance." The discussion highlights the tension between federal health recommendations and political pressure to resume in-person education. Keywords: [robert redfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-redfield.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [school reopening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-reopening.md), [alex azar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-azar.md) ### Las Vegas Reopening, School Restrictions and One-Ball Rule - **Episode:** [1246: 3X3](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1246-3x3.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-28 - **Time:** 58:08–1:00:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1246-3x3/chapter/las-vegas-reopening-school-restrictions-and-one-ball-rule.md As Las Vegas casinos and Los Angeles shops begin to reopen, new social distancing guidelines for schools are being proposed. These include staggered school days, 16-student classroom limits, and a "one ball" rule where children must play alone with their own equipment. The discussion mocks these restrictions as being overly controlling and detrimental to childhood development. 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