In this thread we’ll feature all 9 of our demands for
#SafeSeptember
This was a collab with OFPE & @OntEdWorkers. We integrated community demands from orgs like @LAENToronto, @fairwagesnow, @PoBCAdvocate, @Fix_Our_Schools, & more. We are indebted to their activism
! #onted

This was a collab with OFPE & @OntEdWorkers. We integrated community demands from orgs like @LAENToronto, @fairwagesnow, @PoBCAdvocate, @Fix_Our_Schools, & more. We are indebted to their activism

Every decision the Ford government makes about community re-opening must prioritize #SafeSeptember. We have a collective responsibility to our kids to get this right.
Demand 1:
Fully-funded 5-day in-class learning with 15 or smaller cohorts.
We don’t want 5-day “no matter what”. We want school prioritized, funded, & fully-planned so that kids & ed workers are safe.
We want legislation that enables parents to stay home when needed. #onted

We don’t want 5-day “no matter what”. We want school prioritized, funded, & fully-planned so that kids & ed workers are safe.
We want legislation that enables parents to stay home when needed. #onted
Demand 2:
Funded, safe before- and after-school childcare that enables students to remain in their school cohorts.
H/t @ChildCareON and their stellar report https://www.childcareontario.org/from_reopening_to_recovery_a_plan
#SafeSeptember #onted #onpoli

H/t @ChildCareON and their stellar report https://www.childcareontario.org/from_reopening_to_recovery_a_plan
#SafeSeptember #onted #onpoli
Demand 3:
Safe Buildings.
Years of underfunding mean that our schools are often in unsafe condition without the additional pressures of a pandemic.
We need to hire more custodians, buy PPE, and ensure supplies, fixtures & ventilation support safety.
H/t: @Fix_Our_Schools

Years of underfunding mean that our schools are often in unsafe condition without the additional pressures of a pandemic.
We need to hire more custodians, buy PPE, and ensure supplies, fixtures & ventilation support safety.
H/t: @Fix_Our_Schools
Demand 4:
Funding for Health & Wellbeing.
COVID is still circulating, & pandemic living has not been easy on children. Many will be coming to school with needs connected to their experience during this time.
We must meet needs powerfully with staff & programs. #SafeSeptember

COVID is still circulating, & pandemic living has not been easy on children. Many will be coming to school with needs connected to their experience during this time.
We must meet needs powerfully with staff & programs. #SafeSeptember
Demand 5:
Student Support!
We expect @fordnation & @Sflecce to provide funding for increased social/learning supports, including more EAs, social workers, & CYWs.
#SafeSeptember #onted #onpoli

We expect @fordnation & @Sflecce to provide funding for increased social/learning supports, including more EAs, social workers, & CYWs.
#SafeSeptember #onted #onpoli