When should DC drop its school mask mandate?

[Anonymous]

Just middle school behavior from some UMC professionals on here today I see. I'm a WTU member who doesn't always agree with Fuchs but the way you all treat people on this site remains gross. I don't know why people feel the need to continue to punch down. Meanwhile, whether Laura supported it or not, the WTU is going along with the removal of the mask mandate so there's really no point of raging at her.

[Anonymous]

As a WTU member not many people are willing to step into leadership roles so I don’t want to knock anyone willing to step up and do so. Or anyone willing to teach in DCPS for a long time. It’s not an easy job.

That being said I totally support the removal of the mask mandate. The WTU members have varying opinions, as does any large body or organization.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Such kind statements. It always feels good to be appreciated by so many fans. I've been educating in DCPS for 15 years, so I must be doing something not quite so psychotic to keep my job. Sometimes I even win awards for it. Funny how that works.

When it comes to the article, if I were to be quoted, I would say my name. I stand by what I say and believe. Unlike the people who hang out in this forum. So I was not asked about anything for this article.

That being said, I believe that masking indoors in schools is important for the health and safety of us all given that we have higher rates of COVID than the population at-large and our student populations have very low rates of vaccinations.

Enjoy your continued trolling

-Laura

What about all the kids and adults that have been responsible enough to get vaccinated? They should wear masks forever — even though case rates are quite low and not severe — because some people won’t be rational? That’s a whacked view.

+1. Laura certainly has a right to her opinion; however, that should not be the basis of school policy.

Especially when said teacher is not up to date with current science and that mask mandates should not be tied to vaccination rates. You do know that vaccines are only effective with kids for a very short period of time, right? Smh

[Anonymous]

I think it's fair to criticize a very vocal member of the WTU, given that Ferebee has said that he needs to consult with its "union partners" before making a decision. If WTU leadership has an outsized role in determining *public health policy at schools*, something that impacts all of our children, then we get to care what WTU leadership says. If they are going against CDC guidance, that's important to note.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's fair to criticize a very vocal member of the WTU, given that Ferebee has said that he needs to consult with its "union partners" before making a decision. If WTU leadership has an outsized role in determining *public health policy at schools*, something that impacts all of our children, then we get to care what WTU leadership says. If they are going against CDC guidance, that's important to note.

The WTU came out in support of removing the mandate. Find someone else to blame

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Such kind statements. It always feels good to be appreciated by so many fans. I've been educating in DCPS for 15 years, so I must be doing something not quite so psychotic to keep my job. Sometimes I even win awards for it. Funny how that works.

When it comes to the article, if I were to be quoted, I would say my name. I stand by what I say and believe. Unlike the people who hang out in this forum. So I was not asked about anything for this article.

That being said, I believe that masking indoors in schools is important for the health and safety of us all given that we have higher rates of COVID than the population at-large and our student populations have very low rates of vaccinations.

Enjoy your continued trolling

-Laura

My understanding is that DCPS is in desperate need for teachers. I am not sure that I would hang my hat on my ability to keep a job in such an institution known for spending the highest amount Of money per student and yet quality remains an issue.

In desperate need for teachers and here you have someone who stays for 15 years. Why wouldn't that be a badge of honor? There's barely anyone left in the system who's been around for 15 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's fair to criticize a very vocal member of the WTU, given that Ferebee has said that he needs to consult with its "union partners" before making a decision. If WTU leadership has an outsized role in determining *public health policy at schools*, something that impacts all of our children, then we get to care what WTU leadership says. If they are going against CDC guidance, that's important to note.

The WTU came out in support of removing the mandate. Find someone else to blame

But this doesn't seem settled amongst WTU leadership, if the at least one person in leadership's twitters are any indication. Does that have bearing on what happens to DCPS lifting the mask mandate?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Such kind statements. It always feels good to be appreciated by so many fans. I've been educating in DCPS for 15 years, so I must be doing something not quite so psychotic to keep my job. Sometimes I even win awards for it. Funny how that works.

When it comes to the article, if I were to be quoted, I would say my name. I stand by what I say and believe. Unlike the people who hang out in this forum. So I was not asked about anything for this article.

That being said, I believe that masking indoors in schools is important for the health and safety of us all given that we have higher rates of COVID than the population at-large and our student populations have very low rates of vaccinations.

Enjoy your continued trolling

-Laura

What about all the kids and adults that have been responsible enough to get vaccinated? They should wear masks forever — even though case rates are quite low and not severe — because some people won’t be rational? That’s a whacked view.

+1. Laura certainly has a right to her opinion; however, that should not be the basis of school policy.

Especially when said teacher is not up to date with current science and that mask mandates should not be tied to vaccination rates. You do know that vaccines are only effective with kids for a very short period of time, right? Smh

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Yikes, not true. Smdh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Such kind statements. It always feels good to be appreciated by so many fans. I've been educating in DCPS for 15 years, so I must be doing something not quite so psychotic to keep my job. Sometimes I even win awards for it. Funny how that works.

When it comes to the article, if I were to be quoted, I would say my name. I stand by what I say and believe. Unlike the people who hang out in this forum. So I was not asked about anything for this article.

That being said, I believe that masking indoors in schools is important for the health and safety of us all given that we have higher rates of COVID than the population at-large and our student populations have very low rates of vaccinations.

Enjoy your continued trolling

-Laura

What about all the kids and adults that have been responsible enough to get vaccinated? They should wear masks forever — even though case rates are quite low and not severe — because some people won’t be rational? That’s a whacked view.

+1. Laura certainly has a right to her opinion; however, that should not be the basis of school policy.

Especially when said teacher is not up to date with current science and that mask mandates should not be tied to vaccination rates. You do know that vaccines are only effective with kids for a very short period of time, right? Smh

.

Please tell what’s not true.

Yikes, not true. Smdh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's fair to criticize a very vocal member of the WTU, given that Ferebee has said that he needs to consult with its "union partners" before making a decision. If WTU leadership has an outsized role in determining *public health policy at schools*, something that impacts all of our children, then we get to care what WTU leadership says. If they are going against CDC guidance, that's important to note.

The WTU came out in support of removing the mandate. Find someone else to blame

But this doesn't seem settled amongst WTU leadership, if the at least one person in leadership's twitters are any indication. Does that have bearing on what happens to DCPS lifting the mask mandate?

If there is any sanity left in this town, it won’t. Why should WTU get to make public health policy that is in contradiction to CDC guidance?

[Anonymous]

An NIH-funded study compared more than 1.1 million students across nine states, and found schools with mandatory masking policies during the Delta surge had approximately 72% fewer cases of in-school transmission of COVID.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/mandatory-masking-schools-reduced-covid-19-cases-during-delta-surge

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:An NIH-funded study compared more than 1.1 million students across nine states, and found schools with mandatory masking policies during the Delta surge had approximately 72% fewer cases of in-school transmission of COVID.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/mandatory-masking-schools-reduced-covid-19-cases-during-delta-surge

Christ you can't even quote it right. It's 23% fewer secondary cases, not 72% fewer.

Primary cases of covid *among the masked group* were like 10 times higher than the masked optional group. Which at the very least suggests you're dealing with very different populations.

Uh this study is getting roasted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:An NIH-funded study compared more than 1.1 million students across nine states, and found schools with mandatory masking policies during the Delta surge had approximately 72% fewer cases of in-school transmission of COVID.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/mandatory-masking-schools-reduced-covid-19-cases-during-delta-surge

With all due, what worked during Delta has no relevancy in a post-omicron world.

[Anonymous]

Thread on that study here already: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1042872.page

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's fair to criticize a very vocal member of the WTU, given that Ferebee has said that he needs to consult with its "union partners" before making a decision. If WTU leadership has an outsized role in determining *public health policy at schools*, something that impacts all of our children, then we get to care what WTU leadership says. If they are going against CDC guidance, that's important to note.

The WTU came out in support of removing the mandate. Find someone else to blame

But this doesn't seem settled amongst WTU leadership, if the at least one person in leadership's twitters are any indication. Does that have bearing on what happens to DCPS lifting the mask mandate?

If there is any sanity left in this town, it won’t. Why should WTU get to make public health policy that is in contradiction to CDC guidance?

Look, does DCPS listen to parent input? They use those same listening ears with the union. DCPS does what they want. They shift blame around while they wait to make decisions . The put their finger in the air to see which way to go. Bowser will decide which will help get re-election campaign the most - masks or no masks. It doesn’t matter what anyone says or thinks but her