The continued #ableg cuts to education are not impacting all #abed students equally. I’m popping back on Twitter to speak to what I've seen happening. I'm writing this thread as a parent and past Trustee. I'm writing it to share what I learned and what I wish I did differently.🧵 Before I start, the language in budgets of “students who need specialized supports” includes students with disabilities, refugee students, and english language learners. But I want to name that the main conversation I'm having here is regarding students with disabilities.

Mandating masks in schools is necessary, and Edmonton Public Schools had been preparing to announce policy for our own students today.

However, it masks the larger problem. #abed /1 We should not be relying only on masks to keep our students and staff safe. The province is relying on masks because they have decided not to re-open schools with any funding for smaller class sizes or physical distancing in classrooms. /2