Back to School? (with Arne Duncan, former Secretary of Education)

Every parent wants to know: Will school will reopen in the fall, and if so, what will it look like? Andy brings you the answer as he chats with former Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan. He also interviews Sonal Gerten, a parent of two public school kids, and a budding college freshman named Zach.

Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt and Instagram @andyslavitt.

Find Arne on Twitter @arneduncan.

In the Bubble is supported in part by listeners like you. Become a member, get exclusive bonus content, ask Andy questions, and get discounted merch at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/inthebubble/

Support the show by visiting our fantastic show sponsors this week! 

• Teladoc provides access to certified doctors from the comfort and safety of home. Register now at www.teladoc.com/
• Raycon wireless earbuds are stylish, comfortable, and sound amazing! Get 15% off your order today at www.buyraycon.com/bubble using the code BUBBLE15.
• America Interrupted is a new podcast from PBS Newshour about how COVID-19 is changing our communities, our jobs, and the way we live. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/special-series 

 

Check out these resources from today’s episode: 

• Stay up-to-date on the recommendations for keeping yourself safe as schools and other spaces reopen at www.open-safely.us and follow #opensafely.
• Arne mentioned an article written by former Mayor of Minneapolis, R.T. Rybak. Read it here: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/02/mayor-minneapolis-police-racism-294985

 

Want to do more?

• Chicago CRED is an organization that works to prevent gun violence. Learn more and find out how to get involved here: https://www.chicagocred.org/
• Learn more about Emerson Collective and support their work for social change at https://www.emersoncollective.com/
• Andy and Zach just donated their podcast proceeds to World Central Kitchen. Find out how WCK is fighting hunger during COVID-19 and learn how to make your own donation here: https://wck.org/ 

Check out In Recovery with Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a new advice show from Lemonada Media about all things addiction: http://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery/

To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-the-bubble shortly after the air date.

 

Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.