Ep. 95: IWL Crossing--On Returning To School in Tacoma

Tacoma Public Schools plans to return all grades to some in-person classroom teaching next month. Frankly, the “plans” sound more like “wishes,” “hopes,” “fingers crossed,” “it sure would be nice…” So, what do teachers think about that, and what should parents be asking?

Megan, Hope, and Auntie Evelyn join up again to discuss the latest news on the return to school for Tacoma Public Schools. There are only three months left in the school year–do we use them for something entirely new (which could be a super-spreader event daily), or use the time to get everything organized so that schools really can be on track to return in the fall? It’s not an easy question to answer, and well-intentioned people will have wildly different opinions based on risks, family situations, and experience.

Relevant Readings:

• TPS released their return plan for the month of March

•  NPR article with CDC document

• Why the Coronavirus More Often Strikes Children of Color

Do Your Fudging Homework:

• Call/email the City Council

• Call/Email the school board

• Call/email the Superintendent Carla Santorno—csantor@tacoma.k12.wa.us

  • Deputy Superintendent Josh Garcia—jgarcia2@tacoma.k12.wa.us

• Post on Social media and tag the school district and Superintendent.

• Get your friends to do the above