Francisco J Ortiz

Lifelong learner, teacher and advocate. Working to improve educational opportunities for traditionally marginalized groups is my mission.
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[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

West Contra Costa Unified declared impasse on @united_teachers_of_richmond today. Click the link in the bio to learn more. https://t.co/XPb1wHXPQt

[UTR @UTRichmondCA]

Join this important conversation to inform the City of Richmond's Race and Equity Action Plan on 7/26/2022 from 6-7 PM. All are welcome. Click below to get zoom info and calendar invite.
https://t.co/avF7rt6DkM

[UTR @UTRichmondCA]

We are STILL at the bargaining table and are staying strong around these two issues:
Weekly testing for ALL &
Twice weekly testing for classrooms with outbreaks. #DoBetterWCCUSD

[UTR @UTRichmondCA]

Today UTR educators picketed and shared flyers with our communities supporting our very reasonable health and safety demands. Thank you for the outpouring of support from our students, families, and community partners. #safeschoolsnow

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

Safe Schools NOW!

[UTR @UTRichmondCA]

Grant Elementary, Ohlone Elementary, and Montalvin K-8 share their #worktorule solidarity so #WCCUSD can take action on the reasonable health and safety demands to make our schools safe.

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

The health and safety of our students, educators and communities must be at the forefront. #RedForEd #DoBetterWCCUSD #ForOurStudents

[UTR @UTRichmondCA]

UTR members are #RedforED to elevate the health and safety needs of our students, educators, and communities. We expect that WCCUSD will take action to meet the very reasonable health and safety demands elevated by our students, educators and communities.

[Jeremy Faust MD MS (ER physician) @jeremyfaust]

RT if you personally know someone with Covid right now.

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

"Nothing About Us, Without Us!"

Strong encapsulation of what it takes to create strong #communityschools #ncueafallconference https://t.co/1WWpVSZ11u

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

Just posted a photo @ Richmond, California https://t.co/0MR6vJsK48

[California Teachers Association @WeAreCTA]

It's today! There's still time to register!

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/ggIjIX2GJp

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/HFdJ7Ewuuv

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/ZmmqPek2SR

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

And you @adammebrahim I cant wait to watch yours and share.

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

What a great experience this was!

[CTA Instruction & Professional Development @ctaIPD]

How can we use literature to discuss racial narratives in the classroom? We are thrilled to welcome @angeladerramos @latinxed @MissRobinson35 to the @WeAreCTA #IPD Distance Learning Support Series today from 3:30p to 4:30p. Not to be missed! Register: https://t.co/r1sHZC28g0

[UTR @UTRichmondCA]

Live now! Listen to our UTR President @MarissaGlidden in NPR and KQED talk about the opening of schools this fall. 🏫🍎🦠 @WeAreCTA Link below:

https://t.co/7zbuHTjyFj

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

Good for the tree.

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

#edequityorelse #DemandSafeSchools

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

Safety has to be a priority in the #reopening of #schools. A #safe return to schools means lowering class sizes and establishing key criteria and protocols for #PPE, testing, and cleaning. Learn more about our demands for #safeschools by visiting https://t.co/3v17AWAUYs

[Francisco J Ortiz @latinxed]

For 24 years, RICA has NOT been shown to predict effectiveness in the classroom. Why is it still in practice? #SB614 will strengthen literacy instruction & assessment for teacher candidates while eliminating an… https://t.co/3VVdK1svfF