advocacy
Summary of return to in-person priorities & requests
We sent a letter to the Board of Education with a list of needs for the prompt and full return to in-person learning.
Read MoreSupervisor Fewer introduces Decreasing the Distance Return To School resolution
Supervisor Sandy Fewer introduces Decreasing the Distance’s Return to School Resolution on 12/8/20 to the Board of Supervisors, with a powerful speech on the importance of reopening schools and of education as the great equalizer of society. A nice shout-out to DtD at the end, too!
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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