Pressure is being placed on teachers to return to in-person classes. Here’s why that’s a problem.
1. Precautions
The CDC and Dr. Fauci and President Biden want all schools to return to in-person learning with precautions in place. But precautions are exactly what many schools often lack.
Teachers know best whether or not precautions are in place at their schools. Their views should be heard and respected.
Schools have classrooms with no windows or windows glued shut. They still have lousy ventilation systems and maintenance problems. Some schools are overcrowded. School districts may face shortages of qualified teachers, school staff, and substitute teachers.
2. Vaccines
Americans are repeatedly told about the importance of getting vaccinated and to remain cautious afterward.
Some Americans have trepidation about getting vaccines that have been rolled out quickly, but most teachers have been eager to get vaccinated to return to the classroom safely. Some states have worked to get teachers vaccinated, and others have not.
Yesterday, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told reporters during a White House news briefing that teachers don’t need vaccinations to return to classrooms. This sounds disingenuous.
3. Funding
States and school boards should seriously consider how Covid-19 money will be spent CONTINUE READING: The 12 Point Covid-19 DISCONNECT Between Teachers and Those Who Want Schools Open Now!