In the last week I've seen our Premier call teachers and students 'hysterical' over COVID fears, praise them for their work in the pandemic, then today throw them under the bus over curriculum. All while teachers are wrapping up a stressful fall of teaching during a pandemic. /1
What I hear from parents and teachers are their worries over the return to in person learning in January, and the fact the government has failed to address the many concerns they have--over class size, social distancing, contact tracing, etc. /2
We need to focus on improving the return to school plan so that schools can remain open and safe not these distractions from the government. We still have a lot of pandemic ahead of us and need to be focused on get us all through it together and safely. /3
I for one would like to have leadership that focused on managing the COVID response better instead of launching cheap shots at a profession just two days before a holiday. Then again that may just be me. /4

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I am hearing daily from principals and teachers across the province saying they need time. Time together as a staff to discuss and implement COVID protocols. School Districts and Superintendents must now allow and demonstrate for that time. /1
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Ultimately, I am frustrated by today's decision because we keep putting forward reasonable solutions. I reiterate that we need a multisector stakeholder working group that includes public health as we try to implement a medical plan in a school setting. /3
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Today I sat in on the teleconference from Alberta Education with Dr Hinshaw. First off, I am grateful for the expertise of our health care professionals at this time. I have a major concern, echoed by many of colleagues, regarding the guidelines that were released yesterday. /1
How will government and school boards ensure that the supplies and custodial staff needed to implement these measures be in place? School boards must guarantee the safety of all people in schools, it's in the Education Act. Will government release more funds to cover this? /2
Teachers are busy, their classes are busy places. They need assistance if schools are to remain open. Government and school boards MUST ensure schools have the help they need, hire extra staff, secure supplies (not meaning make teachers buy it themselves). /3
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