375 ELIZABETH, NJ TEACHERS REFUSE TO SHOW UP SO SYSTEM GOES ALL REMOTE; YOU CAN'T HAVE IN PERSON SCHOOL WITHOUT TEACHERS

 This is from NJ.com:

One of New Jersey’s largest school districts says starting the school year with in-person classes is a “mathematical impossibility” because 375 of its teachers will not return to the classroom because of coronavirus fears.

Elizabeth’s school board voted late Monday night to begin the 2020-2021 school year with all-remote classes so its school buildings can remain closed due to the teacher shortage. The district’s plan — which goes against state guidelines calling for all public schools to offer some in-person classes — needs to be approved by the state Department of Education.

”As of Monday, 375 teachers have notified the district that they cannot report to work inside a school building in September due to health related issues. There would be insufficient staff to open safely in person with that many teachers unavailable for in-person instruction,” said Pat Politano, a spokesman for the Elizabeth School District.

The vote in Elizabeth, one of the state’s largest cities, increases pressure on Gov. Phil Murphy and the state Department of Education to either drop the state’s plan to reopen schools with in-person classes or modify the guidelines to allow school districts to choose whether they want to go all-remote.

Jersey City, Bayonne and Willingboro are among the districts that have already submitted school reopening plans to the state with no in-person classes because the districts say it would be unsafe for students and teachers. Several teachers unions and the state principals’ association have also called for keeping schools virtual.

You see ladies and gentlemen, without teachers it's kind of difficult to have in-person school. 

We explained twice in the last week how the NYCDOE is mandating staffers to stay home if you have any COVID-19 symptoms including a headache or runny nose or if you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 symptoms. Take them up on their offer and stop expecting the UFT to save you. 

The UFT is so out of touch with the national teacher militancy movement. In all probability, they are going to protect their dues which could be lost if there's a strike. On the other hand, maybe Mulgrew/Unity are ready to actually fight. Regardless, you don't need Mulgrew. The DOE is directing you not to come to work for many common ailments and you must do a health check every morning before work to monitor your own health. If enough UFTers follow their rules when the DOE gives them some of the headaches they are infamous for giving to teachers and other UFT members, school buildings cannot open. Follow the rules.

I can't make it any clearer. We won't be alone if we are all remote. The Washington Post reports that 17 of the largest 20 school districts in the country are starting the year all remote. Could we please join the national teachers who refuse to take crap any longer.