Teachers Union President Randi Weingarten Accused of Coordinating with Biden Team and CDC to Keep Schools Closed Longer During Pandemic

American Federation of Teachers union worked closely with Biden transition team and CDC officials to shape school reopening guidance and press strategy.
AFT suggested specific language adopted nearly verbatim in CDC's guidance that led to longer school closures.
Republican lawmakers argue AFT's influence and school closures caused catastrophic harm to children.
AFT donated heavily to Democratic candidates and Biden's 2020 campaign.
Weingarten and Biden officials have not been held accountable for role in extended school lockdowns that impacted children's development.