How has the pandemic impacted our schools, and what is the federal government doing about it? With Nick Simmons, Senior Advisor for School Reopening and Recovery to the Secretary of Education.

No Silly Questions- An Education Podcast for Parents

We experience our schools at a local, community level- but nonetheless they are supported and organized in our nation’s capital by the Department of Education. Today, we have a real treat to get a glimpse inside this office from a senior advisor to the Secretary of Education and learn about their top priorities.
More on Nick Simmons:
Nick Simmons serves as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Education at the United States Department of Education. He led the Department and Biden Administration’s work to safely reopen schools across the country and now helps lead the work to support student recovery from the learning loss and mental health stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Previously, Mr. Simmons served as Director of Strategic Initiatives for the State of Connecticut and Policy Advisor to Governor Ned Lamont. He led a portfolio of policy priorities for the Governor including education, workforce development, economic development, closing the digital divide, and safely reopening K-12 schools during COVID-19.
Nick was a teacher and assistant principal in the Success Academy network of schools, and holds a master's degree in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, a master of business administration from Harvard Business School, and a bachelor's degree from Yale University.
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