@msfontanaa I think most of the guidelines are pretty easy to sustain (washing hands, wearing masks, increased cleaning). Contact tracing takes uses human resources but the biggest debate will be the 6 foot distancing because it nearly prevents districts from being 5-day-a-week in-person.
Educators who are going to be teaching fully remote for at least the time being, let us show the world what amazing things we can do from a distance so we don’t have to compromise between safety and education.
As educators, we know that in-person instruction IS better for our students, especially when it comes to students’ social and emotional well-being. But ACADEMICALLY, when the restrictions and mandates come off, we can provide high quality learning experiences from anywhere.
For all school stakeholders, including superintendents and school boards, I think we can all agree that this is not easy. In times of great challenge, let us use our words to inform and enlighten, not to tear down or ignore. Thank you to all who are working so hard this summer.
@gunclesally@ISBEnews The guidance document provides options and ideas for students and families that do not have access to a computer and/or internet. https://t.co/3uG86MBQfm
President, Paul Gamboa, passed away on September 13th at Edward Hospital. Paul's leadership embraced the mission of IPEA in that he advocated for students, education professionals and worked towards fulfilling the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed.
@geateachers @BEABatavia We settled our contract three days before the end of the school year. Thank you for your support. Proud to join you in supporting our brothers and sisters in Batavia and Kaneland.
A new law signed today expands e-learning flexibility statewide. It also reinstates the 5-hour instructional day while preserving flexibility for learning beyond the classroom. Learn more at https://t.co/7AZBG4R4ki
This weekend I am spending time at the #NEASummit. The #collab4students session this afternoon is both insightful and affirmative. While we can always aspire for higher levels of collaboration, the work that D303 administration and SCEA members do together is powerful.
Spending the afternoon hearing from (and taking action with) IEA recommended candidates Sean Casten, Lauren Underwood, and Karina Villa. Public education is under attack, and these candidates understand the importance of what we do for our students.
This morning we had the opportunity to hear from JB about what he stands for. His positive vision for meeting the needs of our students through preK-12 and higher ed funding, mental health support, and lifting up the middle class is what we need in Illinois.
We can’t take this election for granted. That’s why I was so glad to speak at the @IEANEA board meeting and IFPE Local 4408 this morning. Juliana and I are ready to stand with state workers and public employees!
Governor Rauner and the Illinois General Assembly did a disservice to our educators by capping end-of-career benefits at three percent. We encourage lawmakers to stand with Senator Fowler in support of our teachers��� and our students’ futures.