- Democrat Joe Biden on Friday hammered President Donald Trump’s approach to reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting billions more in funding may be needed to educate children safely. A five-part plan released by Biden’s campaign argued that children can only return to the classroom after summer recess once more measures are taken to stop the novel coronavirus and prepare schools for the risks. That could include as much as $34 billion more in federal aid than even Biden’s Democratic Party has already proposed to help school districts make modifications for social distancing, protective equipment, sanitation and upgrading internet broadband, Biden’s campaign said. “The challenge facing our schools is unprecedented,” the campaign wrote. “President Trump has made it much worse.” Trump campaign spokesman Ken Farnaso said Biden is “beholden” to teachers’ unions. “Democrats, led by Joe Biden, have done nothing but fearmonger and call for schools and offices to continu