Kids' case rates in NYC are 10 times larger this week than in the same week of 2020 for kids 0-12, and 7 times larger for kids 13-17.
In light of these data, let's evaluate the argument against offering families a remote schooling option this fall. 1/
In light of these data, let's evaluate the argument against offering families a remote schooling option this fall. 1/
In cities that have refused to offer remote, elected officials have staked their claims on what is in children’s “best interests.”
As Bill DeBlasio’s press secretary @BNeidhardt said, “If schools are safer, then why rob kids of the better education?” 2/
As Bill DeBlasio’s press secretary @BNeidhardt said, “If schools are safer, then why rob kids of the better education?” 2/
Ultimately, the remote question comes down to who should have the right to make judgments about what’s best for their own kids *in situations where that decision does not have a clear and immediate negative impact on others.*
(This distinguishes the remote q from masking.) 3/
(This distinguishes the remote q from masking.) 3/
Is in-person superior for academic & social development? All else equal, yes.
When children's & families' health are also considerations, parents should have the right of way.
That districts with Whiter populations are allowing families to make these choices gives me pause. 4/
When children's & families' health are also considerations, parents should have the right of way.
That districts with Whiter populations are allowing families to make these choices gives me pause. 4/
Consequences if districts (D's) don't offer remote now?
-Families (F's) don't file for homeschool or show up; D's file ACS cases
-F's homeschool, & are likely worse off than remote.
-A state- or charter-run remote option, & D's lose $$
-D's finally pivot: predictable chaos.
-Families (F's) don't file for homeschool or show up; D's file ACS cases
-F's homeschool, & are likely worse off than remote.
-A state- or charter-run remote option, & D's lose $$
-D's finally pivot: predictable chaos.
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