According to a February survey done by the Seattle Education Association only nine percent of public school teachers that responded “are ready and want to return to in-person instruction regardless of vaccinations.” Meanwhile, Seattle’s public school students have not been in a classroom since March 11, 2020, almost a full year without being in a classroom.
Important Update: SPS and SEA don't yet have an agreement for a phased increase of in-person instruction for PreK-1 and students enrolled in Special Education Intensive Service Pathways. The in-person return date is delayed until at least March 8: https://t.co/I7vMjiQb0U
— Seattle Public Schools (@SeaPubSchools) February 23, 2021
Last week, it was announced that the scheduled reopening the week of March 1 had been delayed and now rumors are circulating that rumors students may have to wait until the Fall of 2021 before returning to in person instruction. This despite the fact that the Seattle School District has been preparing buildings for students and teachers to return to in-person learning once Seattle Public Schools started talking of plans to reopen schools in phases back in December.
“Buildings are ready with personal protective equipment (PPE); health and safety protocols are in place; plans for student transportation and meals are in place,” the district said in its statement.
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