We are listening by Union Strong Renton

dyoungre — 2021-01-30 20:38:58 UTC

Ya'll on the Slate--You are appreciated! <3

How do we build solidarity with parents and community.

2021-01-30 20:43:15 UTC

We need to be speaking to their concerns as well. How are we getting their input, because we know the district is not.

What is the plan for the inevitable positive cases that occur?

2021-01-30 20:43:50 UTC

Data from across the country indicates that the majority a families who want to return to in person learning are white. How does this corresponding to our values of equity when we are letting our most privileged contingent push for a return to school.

2021-01-30 20:44:44 UTC

COVID has provided us with an opportunity to innovate education. How can think differently about return to school the decolonize and reinvent the curriculum.

2021-01-30 20:45:42 UTC

Teachers' literal voice volume and student ability to hear...

dyoungre — 2021-01-30 20:46:46 UTC

How are we supporting teachers as it relates to hearing issues and voice projection issues? Will be provided sound field systems so we don't need to strain our voices? I have a tracheal condition that impacts my ability to speak with plenty of volume and I tend to cough more than most people.

Compare to Bellevue SD-

2021-01-30 20:47:17 UTC

What was the reasoning or bargain that made Bellevue teachers agree to return already?. Mainly this is for background and comparison as it will most likely be compared to our actions/situation.

Data?

dyoungre — 2021-01-30 20:48:38 UTC

What DATA has the district provided that changing mode of instruction from remote to in-person is academically beneficial to students? If ya'll know the answer because in special ed district barks data, data and data.

A thought....

dyoungre — 2021-01-30 20:56:55 UTC

I wonder if there are any REA members who are parents living in district boundaries with their own children in RSD schools who might want to start a FB Group with a focus of Families For Staying Remote...? Just a thought. (I can't b/c of reasons: where I live and no kids in RSD schools)