DC Independent School Teachers not eligible for COVID vaccine on Jan 25.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just announced by OSSE today. They are giving priority to DCPS and charter school employees and independent school teachers are not eligible in this round. Which is complete BULLSHIT because we have been the ones going in person and risking our health to educate kids while public school teachers stay home.

I am LIVID.

I am so sorry. I am a parent and feel the same way for you. This isn't right.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Aren’t all teachers able to register on the 25th on the vaccinate DC website? Isn’t like all healthcare personnel that they can just sign up on the website and choose their location of choice?

No, it’s only invited teachers—DCPS/charter teachers who will be returning in person on Feb 1st. Teachers will still be prioritized above the general population, but not for this specific sign up.

I am likely going to be a DCPS teacher onJanuary 28th (have an offer, but did not make a final decision yet). Probably won’t be in person though...

Cool story. No vaccine for you.

Sorry, but why are you sarcastic? Because you don’t believe me or because I should not get the vaccine since I won’t be teaching in person?

Right above you is outlined who gets the vaccine and when. So am I not understanding the point of your story.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They should have all teachers and child care workers eligible for the vaccine, regardless of public or private. It will take awhile for them all to receive their shot since the supply is limited. Instead of public or private, I would prioritize by age, health condition, zip code of home and other demographic areas that may put them at risk.

Or living in multi generational home. That's it. I am black--being black does not make me more susceptible to Covid. Age, underlying health conditions. living situations do. Dividing DC residents by zip code and private/public school I find disturbing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should have all teachers and child care workers eligible for the vaccine, regardless of public or private. It will take awhile for them all to receive their shot since the supply is limited. Instead of public or private, I would prioritize by age, health condition, zip code of home and other demographic areas that may put them at risk.

Or living in multi generational home. That's it. I am black--being black does not make me more susceptible to Covid. Age, underlying health conditions. living situations do. Dividing DC residents by zip code and private/public school I find disturbing.

That’s not happening. This thread was started to spread fear.

[Anonymous]

All vaccine distribution in DC is divided by zip code, that is true. Outside of the vaccines being made available for teachers in particular.

[Anonymous]

Well, for the last 10 months all we’ve heard is that private schools can “pivot” so much more quickly and are more adaptable than public schools... so pivot and adapt!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should have all teachers and child care workers eligible for the vaccine, regardless of public or private. It will take awhile for them all to receive their shot since the supply is limited. Instead of public or private, I would prioritize by age, health condition, zip code of home and other demographic areas that may put them at risk.

Or living in multi generational home. That's it. I am black--being black does not make me more susceptible to Covid. Age, underlying health conditions. living situations do. Dividing DC residents by zip code and private/public school I find disturbing.

I made the suggestion for zip code to prioritize teachers who are living in zip codes that have the highest rates of the virus. I don't think it should matter whether the teacher works in a public or private school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, for the last 10 months all we’ve heard is that private schools can “pivot” so much more quickly and are more adaptable than public schools... so pivot and adapt!

It seems that you are bitter for some reason.

Public school teacher or parent, perhaps.

Private schools employ citizens -and citizens are entitled to be treated equally. In this case, private school teachers - as public school teachers - have had their employment designated as an essential service. Accordingly, private school teachers should be granted equal access to vaccines.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well, for the last 10 months all we’ve heard is that private schools can “pivot” so much more quickly and are more adaptable than public schools... so pivot and adapt!

It seems that you are bitter for some reason.

Public school teacher or parent, perhaps.

Private schools employ citizens -and citizens are entitled to be treated equally. In this case, private school teachers - as public school teachers - have had their employment designated as an essential service. Accordingly, private school teachers should be granted equal access to vaccines.

Bowser did the same thing by taking the over 65+s "class of humans" and giving extra sign up dates for 65+ folks in some wards but not others. She likes this move. We are already projecting in our family that when our turn comes, we will find our selves in the extra-last of the line. In the meantime, can DC Private school teachers get vaccinated in MD or VA if they live there? And is Bowser asking for donations from those states for the vaccines she doles out to DC public school teachers from there? Would love more details and transparency on this one.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well, for the last 10 months all we’ve heard is that private schools can “pivot” so much more quickly and are more adaptable than public schools... so pivot and adapt!

It seems that you are bitter for some reason.

Public school teacher or parent, perhaps.

Private schools employ citizens -and citizens are entitled to be treated equally. In this case, private school teachers - as public school teachers - have had their employment designated as an essential service. Accordingly, private school teachers should be granted equal access to vaccines.

Bowser did the same thing by taking the over 65+s "class of humans" and giving extra sign up dates for 65+ folks in some wards but not others. She likes this move. We are already projecting in our family that when our turn comes, we will find our selves in the extra-last of the line. In the meantime, can DC Private school teachers get vaccinated in MD or VA if they live there? And is Bowser asking for donations from those states for the vaccines she doles out to DC public school teachers from there? Would love more details and transparency on this one.

Being extra-last in this line means you are doing pretty well right now, yes? Not having to go to work, not in a high-risk group health-wise?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well, for the last 10 months all we’ve heard is that private schools can “pivot” so much more quickly and are more adaptable than public schools... so pivot and adapt!

It seems that you are bitter for some reason.

Public school teacher or parent, perhaps.

Private schools employ citizens -and citizens are entitled to be treated equally. In this case, private school teachers - as public school teachers - have had their employment designated as an essential service. Accordingly, private school teachers should be granted equal access to vaccines.

NP- personally as a private employee/public parent I laughed in agreement at that post. It’s a little disheartening hearing over and over that public can’t do anything right and COVID hasn’t been a problem at private schools, etc. So if covid isn’t a problem, what’s the hurry? If everything has been fine since September then it’ll be fine for a few more weeks, eh?

[Anonymous]

If you support the equal distribution of vaccine to all DC teachers, preschool teachers and daycare workers, PLEASE sign the petition and CONTACT your elected officials directly.

http://chng.it/pk9rrk7fbK

[Anonymous]

Even with DC public school teachers getting vaccination priority, school opens in person on Feb. 1, and I seriously doubt they'll be able to vaccinate everyone in time.

I am amazed that DC is just not vaccinating everyone in the most expedient way possible to get out the most vaccines as possible. This means using single, clear criteria (i.e., age) after healthcare workers, and moving vaccines to locations where residents can easily walk to them.

I'm also super frustrated because DC had months and months to plan for this, and could have pre-registered a lot of people. Instead, we have a fiasco where vaccines appointment slots run out in minutes and elderly people are asking multiple family members to log in online to maximize their chances to access appointments. It's absurd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Well, for the last 10 months all we’ve heard is that private schools can “pivot” so much more quickly and are more adaptable than public schools... so pivot and adapt!

It seems that you are bitter for some reason.

Public school teacher or parent, perhaps.

Private schools employ citizens -and citizens are entitled to be treated equally. In this case, private school teachers - as public school teachers - have had their employment designated as an essential service. Accordingly, private school teachers should be granted equal access to vaccines.

NP- personally as a private employee/public parent I laughed in agreement at that post. It’s a little disheartening hearing over and over that public can’t do anything right and COVID hasn’t been a problem at private schools, etc. So if covid isn’t a problem, what’s the hurry? If everything has been fine since September then it’ll be fine for a few more weeks, eh?

Again. Two critical points. With the push for equality - it should be applicable in all situations where a group is defined by employment status. Second, a choice was made amongst public school unions to not educate in person. A choice that continues to be made when DCPS opens on February 1.

Eh? Eh, I am sorry your child continues to be in public school. DL and you have teachers who are leaving your child behind.

[Anonymous]

Are you actually sorry?

Didn’t think so.

- private and public parent