'Teachers are scared' to be in school, Florida educator says

[Nevilledog]

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/teachers-are-scared-to-be-in-school-says-florida-educator

Although President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are urging schools to reopen in person this fall, other officials fear the health risks are too high, especially as the virus surges in many states. Florida is one of them -- but its education commissioner is calling for schools to be physically open nonetheless. Amna Nawaz talks to Fedrick Ingram of the Florida Education Association.

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Amna Nawaz:

Even as Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, some political leaders, and many parents are pushing for a wider reopening of schools, some officials are worried about the risks.

Today, California's two largest school districts, the Los Angeles and San Diego unified systems, said they will only do instruction remotely this fall. Between the two districts, that affects roughly 825,000 students.

In Florida, where infections remain very high, the state's education commissioner wants schools physically open five days a week. Some districts are now looking at hybrid models instead.

We get reaction to all this from the president of the teachers union there. Fedrick Ingram is with the Florida Education Association, and he joins me now.

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[Cracklin Charlie]

1. I'm scared for them to be in school.

Isn’t Betsy supposed to be their advocate?

It would seem that she is taking the opposite position. For shame.

[Nevilledog]

2. Don't be silly. Betsy doesn't know what she's doing and she doesn't give a shit.

[Cracklin Charlie]

4. Why doesn't she just go float around on one of her boats, then?

Why the need for a cabinet position that she is obviously unqualified for and can’t perform?

I will never understand these people.

[Nevilledog]

5. It's the whole damn administration. It's a feature, not a bug.

[Nevilledog]

6. And Betsy's qualifications.

[Cracklin Charlie]

7. +1

[gollygee]

3. I can't believe the school is on fire . . .