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The discussion has turned to how and when to safely reopen schools.
No one wants to see our children back in school more than us. No one. But the same instinct that moves an educator to go to any length to protect their class, is also telling us that rushing our children back into classrooms, hallways and buses until we know it is safe, is clearly not the best thing to do. Here is a list of resources and communications on the subject to keep you informed and safe.

Safe Reopening Resources and Links

NEA-NH News Releases and Communications

NEA-NH Principles for Reopening (7/22/20)
Key Points on New CDC Guidance (7/24/20)
NEA - Where We Stand on Safely Reopening Schools - Checklist for Reopening (7/24/20)
All Hands on Deck: Initial Guidance Regarding Reopening School Buildings (6/23/20)
Educating Through Crisis - Know Your Rights
Have questions about your rights, responsibilities, pay, and benefits in the context of school closures? Or the rights of your students? We’ve got answers.
Educating Through Crisis - Take Action
The House passed the HEROES Act. Demand the Senate take similar action now! Schools cannot re-open safely with massive budget cuts, fewer educators and less help for students.
Educating Through Crisis - Digital Supports
Free software solutions, productivity tips, and ideas for keeping students focused, including suggestions from other educators.
Educating Through Crisis - Meeting Student's and Families' Needs
Educators continue to address student needs — from meals to health care, mental health services, and social services — while school buildings are closed.
Educating Through Crisis - Staying Healthy
Guidelines for keeping your students and yourself healthy — physically and mentally — from trusted sources, including NEA Member Benefits.

Tuttle Talks Archive

Missed a Tuttle Talk? You can listen to the audio portion of previous Tuttle Talks here. Here's the list of titles available on the Tuttle Talk Page:

July 21: State-Level Response to School Reopening Plan
July 15: Special Tuttle Talk: The Governor’s Plan to Reopen Schools
July 14: Fully Funding New Hampshire’s Schools
July 7: New Hampshire Statehouse Update
June 23: A Deeper Dive Into the Safe Reopening of New Hampshire’s Schools
June 16: Navigating the Safe Re-opening of Schools: Part 1
June 9: Becoming an Advocate for Racial Justice in our Schools and Communities
June 2: Self-Care for Educators During The COVID-19 Crisis
May 26: Being Better on the Other Side of COVID-19
May 19: What Needs To Happen Before You Feel Safe Returning to School?
May 12, 2020 – Educate and Elevate
May 5, 2020 – Remote Learning and Special Education
April 28, 2020 – The CARES Act and Educators (Audio not available)
April 21, 2020 – The Impact of Remote Learning

8/02/2020 WMUR CloseUp Interview - Questions loom over N.H. back-to-school plans
7/22/2020 NEA-NH Releases Principles for Reopening
7/15/2020 NEA-NH: Reopening Guidelines Will Not Keep Students and Staff Safe
7/9/2020 NEA-NH to DeVos: We will fight every effort to open unsafe schools
6/29/2020 NEA-NH: Schools Not Designed For Social Distancing
6/23/2020 NEA-NH: Current STRRT Proposals Do Not Go Far Enough To Protect Students and Educators
6/19/2020 NEA-NH Releases Statement on the Safe Re-Opening of Our Public Schools
6/1/2020 NH Department of Education Survey Not Designed to Ask the Right Questions
4/14/2020 ACTION ALERT: Congress needs to do more to address the crisis
3/28/2020 Message to Members: Unified Recommendations for Long Term Remote Learning
3/26/2020 Request to Close School Buildings During State of Emergency
3/26/2020 ESSA Waiver Request
3/24/2020 Message to Members: Getting Answers and Keeping You Safe
03/17/2020: NEA-NH Announces Office Closures
03/16/2020: NEA-NH Statement: Educator's Commitment to Students Doesn't Change During Pandemic
03/13/2020: Coronavirus Impact on NEA-NH Events
03/07/2020: Important Information and Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID 19)

NEA Resource Links

Resources directly from NEA.

NEA Micro-Credentials Site: Professional learning by educators, for educators. A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition that allows an educator to demonstrate mastery in a particular area.
NEA Ed Communities - Coronavirus Help for Members: This is a group for NEA members to exchange ideas and questions about how to deal with the implications of Coronavirus on your students, your professional practice, schools, parents, and communities. From time to time staff will post resources here, but this forum is for you to pose questions to each other and share ideas.
NEA Member Benefits Coronavirus Assistance page. The NEA MB Member Assistance Program webpage provides information on financial accommodations being offered by our major business partners to NEA MB program participants

Disclaimer: NEA-NH is sharing this information as we receive it in an effort to assist our members and students during this crisis. Doing so does not imply an endorsement of any product, service, company or provider listed on this page.