The @bctf recently completed a comprehensive random sample survey of teachers as well as a separate public opinion survey on the issues of health and safety in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. /1
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The findings reveal teachers are worried about inadequate safety in schools &overwhelmingly support a stronger mask mandate. The research report, Keeping Safe Schools Open in a Pandemic: What BC teachers say we still need outlines all of the findings. /2 #bced

BC teachers have been calling on the government, health officials, and school districts to enhance health and safety measures in our schools for months. From inconsistent mask use &poor ventilation to an inability to maintain physical distance in our classrooms. /3
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Teachers are incredibly frustrated with how inadequate #COVID19BC prevention measures have been in our schools. Enhancements to the K–12 health and safety guidelines are long overdue and the BCTF will continue to push government, districts, &health officials to do more./4 #bced

The @bctf member survey found 57.8% of teachers working in-person still do not feel safe. In addition, an 86.9% of teachers agreed that teachers &other adults should be required to wear a face mask, or face shield all or most of the time. /5
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79.9% of teachers agreed that students should also wear masks all or most of the time in school.
A public opinion survey commissioned by the @bctf found 83% of the public agree that teachers are experiencing more stress, health risks and increased workload during #covid19. /6

Survey respondents reported:
•health and safety measures in schools are still inadequate.
•teachers’ workload is increasing, and teachers are burning out.
•teachers’ mental and physical health has worsened
•teachers are concerned about #COVID_19's impact on students. /7

Read the comprehensive @bctf member survey; 'Keeping Safe Schools Open in a Pandemic: What BC teachers say we still need' for more detailed information. #bced #bcpoli
https://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/Publications/Research/2021BCTFHealthSafetySurvey_FinalReport.pdf