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Op Ed: Parent group to SFUSD: Prepare to open our schools
By Meredith W. Dodson, Yvette Edwards, Kate Levitt, Laura Padilla and Clifford Yee We published an Op-Ed in the San Francisco Examiner. Read the full piece here.
Read MoreOutdoor Learning Solutions: Supporting Children’s Learning & Well-Being
Decreasing the Distance hosted a parent-led webinar sharing creative solutions for parents by parents, on outdoor learning options to support and enhance children’s learning and well-being during continued school closures. Check out the conversation and ideas shared.
Read MoreIn the News: School and city leaders ask governor to prioritize educators on vaccine list
Public school teachers have a lesson plan for the governor: Make educators a priority. On Thursday, Supervisor Hillary Ronen joined California leaders across the state to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to put teachers and all school personnel toward the front of the line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Read more here.
Read MoreOur First Letter to Susan Solomon, President of UESF
Decreasing the Distance believes in working with anyone who supports the wellbeing of children. This letter was the first of a series we sent to Susan Solomon, president of United Educators for San Francisco, requesting a meeting. — December 3, 2020 Dear Susan Solomon, I am reaching out to you to request a meeting on…
Read MoreParents Request Transparency and Action on Reopening Plan
Our very first action. We sent a letter to our city’s Education Leaders asking for transparency and action on the school reopening plan. —– Dear Superintendent Vincent Matthews and Board of Education President Mark Sanchez, Over the past four days, we have received nearly 1,200 signatures on the attached petition calling for transparency and action…
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