Are you the one?
Putting our Principles for Safe Reopening into action needs everyone's help.
Are you the one who writes a letter or makes the call that makes a difference? Are you the one who organizes your family and friends to take action, to register and vote this year? Are you the one to get involved in protecting the health of your students, family, and even yourself?
Without action, we fear our students and educators are not as safe as they could be. Ignoring science, data, and the advice of experts, the Governor and Education Commissioner have left it up to each district to decide what's safe. We do not consent to be part of their experiment on how fast and far the virus can spread.
Because we never want to look at our students and colleagues and ask "are you the one that has to get sick?" before the Governor and Commissioner finally take safety seriously.
Are you the one who writes a letter or makes the call that makes a difference? Are you the one who organizes your family and friends to take action, to register and vote this year? Are you the one to get involved in protecting the health of your students, family, and even yourself?
Without action, we fear our students and educators are not as safe as they could be. Ignoring science, data, and the advice of experts, the Governor and Education Commissioner have left it up to each district to decide what's safe. We do not consent to be part of their experiment on how fast and far the virus can spread.
Because we never want to look at our students and colleagues and ask "are you the one that has to get sick?" before the Governor and Commissioner finally take safety seriously.
Mask-Up MondaysMasks have been shown to be one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the virus. Governor Sununu has told schools and students they should set their own policy on masks. No one should be forced to return to an unsafe learning environment. Spread the word about the importance of masks by posting pictures each Monday along with the reasons why you think they should be required in any school restart plan.
Take Action TuesdaysOur voices are heard and amplified when we take collective action. Each Tuesday, take the time to write or call the Governor and Commissioner of Education - and invite parents and students to do the same. Use the talking points we've provided below and be sure to add your own personal stories. Attend that night’s Tuttle Talk for additional actions we may be supporting.
Be sure to close every letter or call to the Governor with the statement that his inaction of this issue is the reason you will Remember in November. Click Here for Contact Information, Ideas and Talking points.
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Write-a-Letter WednesdaysYour Voice Matters! Use the Letter to the Editor Guide to write letters to the local papers about setting the priority on student and staff safety every Wednesday. Invite parents and students to do the same.
Also send your letter to NEA-NH Communications for publication on our site in case they are not printed in the local papers. You can join related Facebook pages and post your concerns there as well.
Talking points will be posted soon. If writing letters isn't your thing, there are other ways to get your message out. Be creative!
Time-to-Vote ThursdaysMaking our motto “Remember in November”, be sure to check in with members, friends, and parents to see if they are ready to vote. As voting processes have been adapted in New Hampshire to keep voters safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to have accurate information about how to register and vote this fall.
Fact Sheet FridaysHave questions about your rights, responsibilities, pay, and benefits in the context of school closures? Or the rights of your students? We’ve got answers. We'll post links and FactSheets that explain your rights regularly here and in our Safely Reopening Schools Page and ask you to share them as widely as possible.
Next Friday we'll post a 3-5 question quiz on your rights during the pandemic to see if you really do Know Your Rights. |