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@WTUTeacher
members have overwhelmingly approved a new contract by a landslide vote! Out of the 3,000 members who voted, 2,880 (96%) voted for this new contract! Thank you, again, to the many individuals and organizations who supported us in getting this contract over the finish
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Tonight our Representative Assembly voted on our endorsements and are proud to announce we are endorsing
@BernieSanders
for President. We strongly believe he will defend public education and educators across the country.
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It is with deepest sorrow that we must confirm the passing of President Elizabeth Davis.
Please keep President Davis and her family in your prayers during this difficult time. Details on a celebration of her life will be forthcoming.
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WTU's Members Voting Results are In!!! A historic LANDSLIDE VOTE FOR the Tentative Contract Agreement with DCPS!!
@WTUTeacher
#redfored
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@WTUTeacher
, We firmly believe that one way you show you value teachers is by paying them what they are owed on time.
#redfored
,
#unions
,
@dcpublicschools
,
@MayorBowser
,
@DCPSChancellor
,
@DMEforDC
,
@DCSBOE
,
@dccouncilbudget
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Fresh Off a Three-Year Contract Fight, DCPS and the Teachers’ Union Seem to be Headed for Another Long Impasse
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@WTU_Teacher
, Join us on Saturday for the Shared Vision Conference! Teachers learn & earn PLUs! Parent/community workshops offered on topics like school safety, SEL + activities for young children. Save Your Spot! Breakfast and lunch served to those who register via QR.
#redfored
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Mayor announces DCPS will be all-virtual to begin the school year. Pledges to ensure all students who need a device will be provided one.
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It's National School Librarians Day! JOIN US on April 10th as we celebrate DCPS librarians with a ribbon-cutting ceremony of our newly renovated Little Library at 4:30 at the WTU office! Rain or shine!
@Books_RMagical
,
@DcpsLibrary
,
@ALAlibrary
,
@CLLAlibrarians
,
@dcpublicschools
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We have good news to share! Yesterday, we reached a tentative agreement with the district for the first time in three years! We’d like to thank our members and community across the city for your tireless support. We couldn’t have done it without you.
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@WTUTeacher
, Join us to celebrate our librarians as we open our newly renovated "free library," generously funded via a community partnership! Monday, April 10th 4:30 WTU Office 239 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
@Books_RMagical
,
@DcpsLibrary
,
@ALAlibrary
,
@CLLAlibrarians
,
@dcpublicschools
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@wtu_teacher
, See Washington Post's article on the wait for repairs of DCPS schools. These repairs raise safety concerns and disrupt teaching and learning.
#redfored
"From HVAC to pests, D.C. schools are still waiting on crucial repairs"
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Paid COVID leave: DC workers who have to isolate won’t need to use personal sick time Thanks to
@WTUTeacher
, our members &
@DCLabor
@MayorBowser
&
@councilofdc
have reinstated COVID leave. Thank you!
@EmpowerEdDC
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of WTU President Elizabeth Davis (1951 - 2021)
President Davis' funeral will be available at beginning at 10AM.
Click here to learn more about her life and legacy:
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DC Teachers are willing to return to in-person learning, if health and safety concerns are addressed to ensure the health of our teachers, students and communities. In the meantime, we're committed to ensuring great virtual learning for our students.
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We'd like to thank
@DCPSChancellor
for listening to principals, teachers and parents. We look forward to working with all stakeholders to develop a plan that better serves our students, especially those furthest from opportunity, and keeps our community safe.
DCPS will not open elementary schools on November 9 as planned. We have heard feedback from many in our community about
#ReopenStrong
plans, and we will use this moment to adjust our timeline and staffing plans for reopening. Read more:
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@wtuteacher
, Watch this short video to learn more about classes offered during WTU's week-long Summer Institute. Classes begin the week after next on Monday, June 26-30th. Enroll now and save your spot to learn and earn PLUs or graduate credits from Trinity University!
#redfored
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Happy
#LaborDay
.
Please join us in thanking our city's teachers for their work.
We hope you'll join us in honoring workers across our city & nation. Together we can build a more just society and expand jobs with fair protections and a living wage.
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There’s no shortage of teachers. We’ve just driven them out of schools. ‘They’ve just had enough of the real shortage that is decaying their profession: respect, value, common sense and safety.’
@DCPSChancellor
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We can confirm that
@SWWHSA
&
@WallsAtFrancis
Principal Trogisch was dismissed today.
We are working with our union partners, teachers, and parents on a response.
#Solidarity
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We have asked
@DCPSChancellor
to cancel or make provisions for teachers to attend tomorrow's PD sessions remotely. During this public health crisis, we should take every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our employees & their families.
@dcpublicschools
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In Ward 3, all DCPS schools have a full time librarian.
In Ward 6, 16 of 18 schools have full time librarians.
Of the 20 DCPS schools in Ward 8, 7 will not have a librarian on staff and an additional 4 will be part-time.
@ChmnMendelson
@VinceGrayWard7
@marycheh
@charlesallen
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We stand with our colleagues in early care and childcare settings. We must all have access to the vaccine before broad reopenings that will expose thousands to this deadly disease.
#OnlyWhenItsSafe
The Bowser admin has said a short supply of vaccines has forced them to make tough decisions. Day care workers, who have largely been in- person for months, are pushing back on the DC’s decision to put school teacher and staff ahead in the vaccine line
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We are so proud to endorse
@Janeese4DC
. We know that she is the candidate who can deliver a progressive vision for our students, families and educators in DC.
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Only 25% of our students attend their neighborhood school. We must find a way to restore funding.
Then we must change policy so that we prioritize investments in our neighborhoods and their schools. A child's education cannot depend on a lottery and a bus pass.
Breaking:
#WMATA
is proposing some of the grimmest cuts in its 50-year history. If approved, service cutbacks starting July 2021 include:
- No weekend train service
- Trains every 30 mins on each line
- Close 19 stations
- Close at 9 p.m. instead of 11
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The WTU sends our condolences to Mrs. White's family and the Ballou STAY community.
We are working to uncover the facts around her in-person placement and exposure. President Davis will have further comment once we know more.
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To start off Teacher Appreciation Week, instead of rewarding our hard-working
@WTUTeacher
's with a contract, unfortunately,
@dcpublicschools
and
@MayorBowser
team cancelled the negotiation session scheduled today & filed a PERB complaint against WTU claiming that WTU does not
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@WTUTeacher
is proud to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement on our contract with
@dcpublicschools
.
Thank you to the WTU members,
@councilofdc
,
@MayorBowser
,
@DCPSChancellor
,
@AFTunion
,
@DCLabor
,
@DCSBOE
, and the D.C. community for making this possible.
For more
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#VOTE
.
The WTU is proud to announce our endorsements for the Nov 3 Election. Our Members voted to endorse
@JoeBiden
for President.
@RobertWhite_DC
&
@MarkusforDC
for At-Large Council and
@ValentineforDC
for At-Large SBOE.
Click the image to see all our endorsements:
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We can replace lost learning. We cannot replace a lost loved one.
Though we are glad
@MayorBowser
is concerned about the city's persistent and growing (prior to COVID) learning gaps and we hope to see substantial and targeted investments in her next budget.
“Children can’t wait, they’ve already lost so much.” - Mayor Bowser on why schools will reopen in Term 3.
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@AMarch4OurLives
@BeckyPringle
@WTUTeacher
President Pogue Lyons
@rweingarten
@AFTunion
@NEAToday
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The Public Employees Relations Board (PERB) ruled that DC Public Schools (DCPS) violated the law by refusing to bargain with WTU regarding reopening planning and granted WTU’s renewed request for preliminary relief. Read our statement here:
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DC Teachers express “No Confidence” in the District’s plan to safely reopen schools.
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Thank you!
Every student deserves the warm, welcoming of a school library as well as the literacy resources librarians bring to our schools.
⚡ The amendment passed! This year every DCPS student can have a librarian at their school to help them bounce back from the pandemic. Thanks to my colleagues and all the students, parents, educators, community members and
@DCSBOE
who made it clear that
#LibrariansAreEssential
📚!
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The Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) was made aware that teachers received “Return to In-Person Work Guidelines” from DCPS. The WTU support efforts to return to in-person learning but it must be done in a manner that protects the health of our teachers, students and communities.
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Thank you to the
@WTUTeacher
members and our brothers/sisters at
@DCLabor
who are supporting
@UniteThePoor
in DC this morning! We especially want to thank
@SamEppsIV
for organizing labor to support this important cause!
#redfored
,
#realsolutions
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The Washington Teachers’ Union is partnering with Fox 5 and its sister station, Fox 5 Plus (WDCA), to air lessons on television, starting Monday, March 30, for students who do not have access to laptops or Wi-Fi during school closures. via
@WTUTeacher
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WTU president, teachers, and students stand with the city against gun violence.
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Guess who showed up from DCPS at WTU's 1st contract negotiation meeting yesterday? Lawyers. Not one person in ed from DCPS bothered to show up! Clearly, the mayor can invest 500 million in a capital arena but allocate no money or time to DC teachers.
#realsolutionsforkids
,
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The Mayor forgot to mention two things she did not do in her push to reopen schools. (1) Bargain in good faith and not violate District Law. (2) Engage parents, teachers, and local school leaders.
Her plan would have disrupted learning for 44,000 kids.
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@falcicchio
To be clear, the survey was illegal
Rather than blame
#Teachers
, let's work together and
#FollowTheLaw
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#ReopenBetter
In 2020-21, all schools in the city’s wealthiest neighborhood had a full-time librarian. Half of schools in Wards 7 & 8 did not. More cuts are coming for 2021-2022.
Sign the petition to Save School Librarians in ALL 8 Wards:
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Look
@JoeBiden
reaction when he heard
@WTUTeacher
does not have a contract!
@MayorBowser
@DCPSChancellor
@AFTunion
#FairContractNow
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DCPS Teachers joined today's
#BlackLivesMatter
protests.
It's time for real change & teachers will lead the way.
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WE HAVE A HEARING!
Teachers, Parents and Community Members, we encourage you to sign-up to share your story and ask questions.
What specifically is DCPS doing to make our buildings safe?
How will we ensure stability and continuity for our students?
The
@councilofdc
Cmte of Whole and Ed Cmte have scheduled a hearing on Term 2 implementation for October 23 at 3 pm. It was announced today by
@cmdgrosso
on a Council-Executive call.
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Takes a full minute to walk. We are finishing setting up our wall of stories.
#OnlyWhenItsSafe
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#OnlyWhenItsSafe
If it's not safe for Central Office, how is it safe for students? We demand data on the health of our school buildings and preparations being put in place to protect our students & school staff.
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1. Invest in Technology for ALL students, not just 40%.
2. Include teachers in planning to develop plans to reopen schools for in-person learning.
#OnlyWhenItsSafe
DC teachers keeping the pressure on District leaders...gathering outside
@MayorBowser
’s home to push for 100% virtual return to
@dcpublicschools
@wtu
@wusa9
#onlywhenitssafe
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Our thanks to
@CMRobertWhiteDC
for listening and demanding detailed info how we can safely reopen our schools.
We gave him over 200 questions submitted by community members to ask the Chancellor about their reopening plan.
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We'd like to thank Senator
@BernieSanders
for raising this important issue. School closures are not accountability; they are a failure to invest in and support our students.
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We are saddened and shocked that this could happen. We hope the Mayor and Council hold responsible parties fully accountable.
This is NOT how we treat our students and families.
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Mayor Bowser and DCPS announced their plan to reopen schools on Oct 5. Those directly impacted should be allowed to speak before the Council on that plan.
Tell
@ChmnMendelson
and
@cmdgrosso
to listen to students, teachers, and communities.
#OpenTheHearing
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@wtu_teacher
, Today, you will receive a survey via email on violence in our schools and the community. Please fill it out! We want your input on proactive measures to help prevent violence in our community and its impact on students and teachers.
#redfored
,
#unions
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#OnlyWhenItsSafe
We'd like to thank DCPS for delaying the return to in-person learning. We hope to work together, with parents, school leaders, and DCPS to build a plan that works better for more students.
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DC added 103 new Covid cases today, yet another day in triple-digits. We're now heading up another wave, weekly numbers now as high as in late May.
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Congratulations to
@LizShuler
elected President of
@AFLCIO
thanked her teachers during her acceptance speech! Supports
@WTUTeacher
@AFTunion
literacy campaign
@MalcolmXDCPS
& Voting Rights with President Pogue Lyons
@DCLabor
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DCPS will not open elementary schools on November 9 as planned. We have heard feedback from many in our community about
#ReopenStrong
plans, and we will use this moment to adjust our timeline and staffing plans for reopening. Read more:
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT:
The WTU is proud to support
@RobertWhite_DC
for Mayor!
For a full list of WTU Endorsements, please visit:
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The District's FY2022 budget invests $3.4 million to help DC's young people become cops, but $0 for pathways to become teachers.
@ChmnMendelson
re-allocate $1.3 million to fund
#REPPDC
and invest in a pipeline of diverse teachers who will serve our city and our students!
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So do we. And we long for a return to a system that works with educators and for students.
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.
@WTUTeacher
requests that
@MayorBowser
agree to be transparent & public about both of our Best & Final Offers (BFO) then everyone will see where our values are.
Mayor Bowser on ongoing negotiations with the teachers’ union (
@WTUTeacher
). ��We want our teachers to get their money.”
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This morning we’re dropping off our petition for a
#faircontractnow
at the Mayor’s office. Thank you to the parents and community members that signed in solidarity with us!
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT:
The WTU is proud to support
@ZacharyforWard5
for Council, Ward 5!
For a full list of WTU Endorsements, please visit:
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT:
Washington's Teachers are proud to announce our endorsements for the 2022 Election.
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@WTUTeacher
thanks
@DCPSChancellor
for his support in coming to an agreement on the new contract.
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We put in the work & didn’t let up––and it paid off! In our agreement we won:
✔️12% salary increase over four years that includes all retros and 4% this year.
✔️An additional 4% signing bonus
✔️All benefits included & paid for
✔️A significant increase in administrative premium
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WTU members work in DC and help these communities thrive. Yet, many cannot afford to live in the city. This is just one more reason we need a fair contract now!
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Shoutout to our DCPS librarians at Back to School events in Ward 8 today! Including our very own General VP Regina Bell!
#backtoschool
#dcps
#ward8schools
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.
@WTUTeacher
President Pogue Lyons making rounds to talk to
@councilofdc
regarding WTU contract, great conversation with newly elected
@ZacharyforWard5
@CMZParker5
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#OnlyWhenItsSafe
We need a plan that is Transparent. We need a plan that is equitable DCPS to earn our trust.
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The Washington Teachers Union (WTU) today announced that Jacqueline Pogue Lyons has been confirmed as the union’s next President. Regina Bell will be become General Vice President.
Read more:
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.
@WTUTeacher
from
@DunbarHSDC
in solidarity
#FairContractNow
@CM_McDuffie
@ZACHARYSBOE5
@Henderson4Ward5
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Lovely showcase of the great work
@FRESHFARMDC
is doing
@dcpublicschools
@WatkinsDCPS
@TylerTigersDC
@WhittierECSTEM
@Kimball_DC
@charlesallen
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@BreeNewsome
@AFLCIO
#1uMLK
cnf on removing SC flag: Even if you don't make it, knowing your people will is worth it
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.
@WTUTeacher
from
@DealVikings
@JacksonReedHSDC
march for
#FairContractNow
@MatthewFrumin
@Ruth4Schools
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT:
The WTU is proud to support
@ErinPalmerDC
for Council Chair!
For a full list of WTU Endorsements, please visit:
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Join
@WPFWDC
in honoring President Davis' life and legacy on Thursday. Tune in from 12pm to 5pm.
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Perspective | A D.C. teacher uses his stimulus check to start a nonprofit, so he can take kids fishing
By Theresa Vargas
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Please join us for a Reopen
#OnlyWhenitsSafe
Virtual Town Hall on Sunday July 19th 3-4:30 pm.
Register here:
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Sign our petition:
#OnlyWhenItsSafe
Only when a plan is developed with meaningful input by those impacted by school openings and when data are shared about how the safety of school communities will be maintained, should schools reopen.
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"Our educators understand there is no replacement for in-person learning. We can recapture lost learning. We cannot replace a lost life."
#DemandSafeSchools
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.
@WTUTeacher
@WhittierECSTEM
rally for
#FairContractNow
and new building
@CMLewisGeorgeW4
@ForOleary
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@WTUTeacher
&
@DCLabor
are actively reaching out to
@DCPSChancellor
advisors to
@MayorBowser
@dcpublicschools
@councilofdc
to demand a plan & policy for next week & Jan
@ChmnMendelson
@EmpowerEdDC
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WTU Teachers Want Planning Time, Pay Increases, and Reduced Standardized Testing To Increase Learning -Rally at DCPS Central Office
@WTUTeacher
#RedforEd
#Teachers
#Unions
@MayorBowser
@DCPSChancellor
@DC_CORE
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Statement: Washington DC Teachers’ Will Not Sign Agreement with DCPS to Reopen Schools to In-Person Learning citing rising COVID-19 Rates and Constantly Shifting DCPS Plans
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