John,
Schools have become a battleground for some of our country’s most divisive issues.
An alarming number of schools have erased COVID precautions like wearing masks in the classroom and encouraging vaccinations to attend in-person classes. It’s clear that the Republican Party’s motivation to reject common sense safety policies in our schools is all part of a political agenda to pretend that COVID is not a problem in our country.
This Black History Month, a record number of schools and universities have banned books that teach the history of the civil rights movement, Jim Crow, and slavery. Since last year, 14 states have applied these book bans statewide. 17 more states are considering similar book bans this year.
We know that these issues are impacting many of our families and the quality of education our children are receiving. That’s why today we’re inviting you to take our 2022 Washington School Survey: We hope you can share with us details about schools in your area and help inform our strategy to address the divisive issues that school districts are currently facing.
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Do schools in your community require mask wearing in classrooms? |
There is a widespread, coordinated push happening across our country right now to elect far-right supporters for school board seats that in the past rarely generated much interest.
The impact of this effort can be seen at nearly all levels of school administration. From restricting what curriculum can be taught, to blocking masking policies in our classrooms — there is a level of tension in our school districts we have not seen in decades. GOP leaders are even threatening to cut off funding for schools that choose not to reopen this fall or reject their dangerous anti-mask policies.
We see right through this act and we refuse to be silent as they endanger our children’s lives as a part of their political games. We must come together to fight for the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel.
But before we devise a plan to pressure Congress to take action, we want to hear your thoughts and any personal experiences you have related to schools in Washington.
In solidarity,
Women's March
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