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

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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.

But those afraid to go back just don't want to be the guinea pigs. Let the white folks show it's safe. Just like the vaccine. Then, allow others to come back also - build growth into the plan, and as it is shown to be safe, you'll find the at risk more interested and joining.

Also, the article does say that 45% of acceptances are at-risk, the same portion of kids in the city. So it may be distributed oddly by ward but the coverage is there.

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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.

It’s just very clear to all of us that parents who send their kids to all-white schools in the city’s wealthiest enclaves don’t care about equity issues, you all used Black and brown kids as a shield to get your own kids back in school. Now that you have your seat filled in your JKLM school, you go right back to not caring about at-risk students again.

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It’s funny that anyone thinks the wishes of White parents have any effect on DCPS/DCPCS and/or WTU decisions.

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PP-

Instead of concerning yourself with what you believe horrible Ward 3 people think, do and feel about education - care about your own child's education and advocating for he/her to be in a school environment that is safe.
Perhaps if more folks did some advocating for a solid education - DCPS would hear you and make changes to benefit your child.

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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.

This.

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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.

This.

Agree with this. I'm a Medicaid nurse working in SE DC and the vast majority of the kids I interact with are not receiving any school at all. They're not logging in. Period.
These kids more than any others need to be in school. They're not receiving anything at home. The vast majority of their parents did not complete high school. They're not
prioritizing anything in the home because it's never been modeled to them to do so. The only hope that many of these kids have to be educated are the hours they spend in school.
Clearly not every kid but many of them (and I'd say the majority).

[Anonymous]

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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.

and the policy gave families 5 days to decide!!!! That was crazy.

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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.

It’s just very clear to all of us that parents who send their kids to all-white schools in the city’s wealthiest enclaves don’t care about equity issues, you all used Black and brown kids as a shield to get your own kids back in school. Now that you have your seat filled in your JKLM school, you go right back to not caring about at-risk students again.

I’m done with your fake claims to be serving the interests of kids in Ward 7 and 8. If you cared you’d be working to get them back to school.

[Anonymous]

I think how individual school communities have embraced or rejected the in-person school plan can be linked to school principals. If a principal wants to carry water for central office he/she has been working the waitlist and encouraging families to claim in-person spots. If a principal thinks the in-person plan is a bad idea, he/she has likely downplayed it, made it sound unappealing.

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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 you admit that being in school in person gives students an advantage. I thought DL was just fine as a substitute? If it is, then where is the equity issue if only Ward 3 kids go back?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think how individual school communities have embraced or rejected the in-person school plan can be linked to school principals. If a principal wants to carry water for central office he/she has been working the waitlist and encouraging families to claim in-person spots. If a principal thinks the in-person plan is a bad idea, he/she has likely downplayed it, made it sound unappealing.

This is definitely a piece of the puzzle. Our Principal was initially really against reopening in November and was very vocal about her perceived downfalls of the CARE classrooms. Then suddenly she changed her tune and is praising CARE classrooms after the parent surveys showed overwhelming demand for in person school. I also wonder if DCPS HQ made it clear to Principals that they have to do their jobs and stop trying to undermine efforts to reopen. It was so unprofessional for Principals to support WTU efforts to keep schools closed.

[Anonymous]

WTU teacher here and I oppose any continued efforts to delay reopening. In November we were not promised testing of asymptomatic kids and did not have the prospect of a vaccine.

The time has come to get back to work.

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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.

This.

Agree with this. I'm a Medicaid nurse working in SE DC and the vast majority of the kids I interact with are not receiving any school at all. They're not logging in. Period.
These kids more than any others need to be in school. They're not receiving anything at home. The vast majority of their parents did not complete high school. They're not
prioritizing anything in the home because it's never been modeled to them to do so. The only hope that many of these kids have to be educated are the hours they spend in school.
Clearly not every kid but many of them (and I'd say the majority).

+1

Thank you for this comment. I am a teacher who has worked in many high needs schools and this is my experience as well. It's not that parents/families don't care, it's a lack of modeling or knowledge as to how to provide education at home. It also can be just too tiring after working long days in more physical jobs. Regardless of whether DC kids go back in person in February, the kids who haven't been in school for a year will be incredibly behind. And many will not ever catch up. This is documented in studies. By a certain age it's very difficult to make up the achievement gap, especially around reading and writing.

[Anonymous]

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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.

This is not correct. There is tons of demand in Ward 6. Our school didn't make offers until the Friday before last, which you then had until last Thursday to accept because of school closures. The next offers went out last Friday and you only have to accept them by COB today. Our school probably shows as 50-67% full at this stage, but all the grades will fill their seats with the possible exception of the CARES set up they have for 5th grade (which is also a smaller grade and showed less demand on the surveys).

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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.

This is not correct. There is tons of demand in Ward 6. Our school didn't make offers until the Friday before last, which you then had until last Thursday to accept because of school closures. The next offers went out last Friday and you only have to accept them by COB today. Our school probably shows as 50-67% full at this stage, but all the grades will fill their seats with the possible exception of the CARES set up they have for 5th grade (which is also a smaller grade and showed less demand on the surveys).

+1. Lots of demand at our EOTP school as well.