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In reply to the discussion: Why are we so "dead-set" on re-opening all the schools? [View all]Dorian Gray
(13,490 posts)low income kids who have learning disabilities (dyslexia, adhd, etc) and the last year of remote was an unmitigated disaster. It absolutely is an equity issue. And our kids are suffering many other issues as a result of the last year. Depression, increase in Diabetes, etc. Children from lower income neighborhoods are disproportionately affected when schools go remote. 100%.
I am an educator. My husband is a high school teacher. My child is in school in person. I will be working with children in person myself, and I am happy to do it. I am vaccinated. All adults/staff in every single one of our schools are mandated to be vaccinated. And returning to remote is not something any of us relish.
In NYC, it won't be an option, anyhow. I think we should be encouraging individual schools to put money into mitigation. It is the answer, and if you see what numbers are doing in LA and SF it's obvious that proper mitigation will make schools safer. I am not supportive of how desantis is approaching things in florida. I don't say open without masking and proper ventilation and testing. We need all those tools to make it safe.
I know you said you were done arguing with me, but i think this is an important point for people to see and consider, so I'm responding anyhow.