Will the WTU illegally strike? Not return on 2/1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there are a variety of reasons people want or don't want to continue virtual learning. While there are plenty of people who don't think it's safe and say that's why they won't send their students back, I also think there are plenty of parents who are complacent or even lazy and don't really want to deal with the hassle of getting their students to school every day. But they hide behind the safety argument.

+1 there is thread after thread on DCUM from posters living the WFH/DL arrangement. “Please don’t slam me but I just love this! No traffic! No stress! More family time! I never want this to end!”

Sad part is they’re probably all white UMC liberals with the most political influence and money to put towards whatever cause they want. They’ll scream social distancing and masks 4ever but are okay with throwing lower income families and POC under the bus for their own selfish reasons. They’re okay with poor people with no healthcare getting sick with Covid to deliver all their crap while scrambling to play part time teacher just so long as they can stay in their matching PJ’s and enjoy more family time. For shame.

Taken directly from the thread below this one:

“As a parent of 2 kids in ES, we aren't accepting even if we were offered. I think a lot of this decision depends on the adults and how they have handled the situation at home, zoom calls, play dates, mask wearing, social distancing, visiting relatives interstate, traveling, skiing etc. We've supported our kids and kept them informed. They like being at home. They like being together. Do they miss school and their friends? For sure. Are they learning, yes. Is DL perfect? Far from it. We'll wait for the surge and numbers to go down to what they were like in the fall.“

So which is it? The BIPOCs want DL and the White people want in-person or vice versa? PPs are saying both and either way the White people are exercising privilege and no one is listening to the BIPOCs? Which is it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

There's a paywall. What does the article say?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

[Anonymous]

THIS quote from the article

“ Council member Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4) asked Ferebee and a health official whether there were any coronavirus numbers — such as a high infection rate or weekly virus cases — that would force schools to close.
“I want to reiterate the point that it’s all about what safety measures that are in place to help protect the community,” said Ankoor Shah, a D.C. health official. “I apologize, I do not have a specific number.”


WTF - They don’t have a number!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:THIS quote from the article

“ Council member Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4) asked Ferebee and a health official whether there were any coronavirus numbers — such as a high infection rate or weekly virus cases — that would force schools to close.
“I want to reiterate the point that it’s all about what safety measures that are in place to help protect the community,” said Ankoor Shah, a D.C. health official. “I apologize, I do not have a specific number.”


WTF - They don’t have a number!

I think the point is that the number depends on the various mitigation measures used. Use them all (masks, no one sick in the building/wellness checks/ distance/ right cohorts/ decent ventilation (HVAC, windows, air purifiers) then the numbers of in-school transmission is low and community rates can be higher before thinking about closing classrooms. Fewer of those in place and community rates become more of a factor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

What’s wrong with opening for those who want to come back, where ever they live?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

What’s wrong with opening for those who want to come back, where ever they live?

Because of the class movement required for this. And if they is all about equity how is it equitable? The kids with the most resources are once again getting the most resources for their kids. But whatever. You it’s cared about sped and at risk kids when you thought it would open the schools. Now that you have gotten your Ward 2 and 3 schools open, we are back where we started...you pretending to care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

What’s wrong with opening for those who want to come back, where ever they live?

Because of the class movement required for this. And if they is all about equity how is it equitable? The kids with the most resources are once again getting the most resources for their kids. But whatever. You it’s cared about sped and at risk kids when you thought it would open the schools. Now that you have gotten your Ward 2 and 3 schools open, we are back where we started...you pretending to care.

I don't get this argument. If everyone is offered in person, then where's the equity issue?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

What’s wrong with opening for those who want to come back, where ever they live?

Plenty of demand down here in Ward 6. Our DCPS is opening new hybrid classes next week. The classes are full with WLs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

What’s wrong with opening for those who want to come back, where ever they live?

Because of the class movement required for this. And if they is all about equity how is it equitable? The kids with the most resources are once again getting the most resources for their kids. But whatever. You it’s cared about sped and at risk kids when you thought it would open the schools. Now that you have gotten your Ward 2 and 3 schools open, we are back where we started...you pretending to care.

I don't get this argument. If everyone is offered in person, then where's the equity issue?

Because if only students in ward 3 go back, because students in wards 4, 5, 7, and 8 don’t feel safe to return, the children with the most resources (and the loudest parents) are the only ones back in school, even though they’re the ones who need it the least. Not to mention that the wealthier wards have fewer at-risk students, and thus serving even LESS of the populations that need seats the most. They’re offering equality, not EQUITY.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

What’s wrong with opening for those who want to come back, where ever they live?

Plenty of demand down here in Ward 6. Our DCPS is opening new hybrid classes next week. The classes are full with WLs.

Classes are full at our Ward 4 school as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

What’s wrong with opening for those who want to come back, where ever they live?

Because of the class movement required for this. And if they is all about equity how is it equitable? The kids with the most resources are once again getting the most resources for their kids. But whatever. You it’s cared about sped and at risk kids when you thought it would open the schools. Now that you have gotten your Ward 2 and 3 schools open, we are back where we started...you pretending to care.

I don't get this argument. If everyone is offered in person, then where's the equity issue?

Because if only students in ward 3 go back, because students in wards 4, 5, 7, and 8 don’t feel safe to return, the children with the most resources (and the loudest parents) are the only ones back in school, even though they’re the ones who need it the least. Not to mention that the wealthier wards have fewer at-risk students, and thus serving even LESS of the populations that need seats the most. They’re offering equality, not EQUITY.

So the solution is to hold everyone back? Seems like a better solution would be to prove that it works so more people feel comfortable returning?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today’s article in the Washington Post makes me think 2/1 opening ain’t gonna happen.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/district-schools-reopening-plan/2021/01/24/e7c2ec0e-5cb1-11eb-8bcf-3877871c819d_story.html

WTU Twitter makes me think the same. I support collective action but I wish it were more clear what they want. If they don’t want to return until everyone is vaccinated, then say so. If their demand is for school-specific demand data, Ferebee (who I never agree with btw) has told them repeatedly that he doesn’t have that data yet because offers are outstanding, etc. if you give families 48 hours to decide, it’s going to take a while to fill a class.

They’ve been making offers for over a week now, and only 1/3 of the spots are filled. I think there’s less demand for in person learning than they anticipated. I’d love to see a ward or school breakdown.

They have had 5,000 students accept spots. There are 45,000 kids in DCPS. There is no demand outside Wards 2 and 3. It’s very interesting how they are opening for these two wards.

What’s wrong with opening for those who want to come back, where ever they live?

Because of the class movement required for this. And if they is all about equity how is it equitable? The kids with the most resources are once again getting the most resources for their kids. But whatever. You it’s cared about sped and at risk kids when you thought it would open the schools. Now that you have gotten your Ward 2 and 3 schools open, we are back where we started...you pretending to care.

I don't get this argument. If everyone is offered in person, then where's the equity issue?

Because if only students in ward 3 go back, because students in wards 4, 5, 7, and 8 don’t feel safe to return, the children with the most resources (and the loudest parents) are the only ones back in school, even though they’re the ones who need it the least. Not to mention that the wealthier wards have fewer at-risk students, and thus serving even LESS of the populations that need seats the most. They’re offering equality, not EQUITY.

you can blame WTU and their scare tactics and all the uncertainty they have caused if there is low uptake in those wards. Instead of encouraging parents to send their kids back, they are actively discouraging them. meanwhile the parents with better access to information understand the risks and benefits better and are more willing to send kids back. plus the UMC parents all see that privates have been in session all year. if you cared about EQUITY (spoiler: you do not) you would be engaged in a campaign to persuade wards 7 and 8 to send their kids to school.