We, the concerned citizens who support the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, would like to show our support for a move to the “Stage Two Hybrid Learning Model,” as presented by the district’s staff at the Board of Trustees meeting held on August 6, 2020.
We appreciate the district’s hard work in creating a reopening phases plan that is tied to the Humboldt County Covid-19 Dashboard’s overall alert levels. This dashboard is tied to the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy (https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/), and this blueprint clearly outlines stages for the safe re-opening of schools based on four stages of risk: minimal, moderate, substantial, and widespread. Currently, Humboldt County falls in the moderate risk category, which, when compared to SHUSD’s reopening phases, would place us firmly in stage two: the hybrid model of learning.
Distance learning in our rural area is leaving many kids behind due to a lack of access to the internet. Given that the State Department of Education has made it clear that we must maintain equity for all, it is evident that our district is unable to provide this utilizing the current distance learning model, unless we base learning on self-directed packet work. We firmly assert that this is not an acceptable education and given state guidelines, we are considered safe to re-open.
Furthermore, we’d also like to note that there are currently lawsuits filed against the state on behalf of parents, charter schools, private schools, and the Orange County Board of Education. The law firm that took these writ petitions to the California Supreme Court states that “the California Constitution requires that all children receive an equal education. Our position is that he [Governor Newsom] is creating an unequal burden on economically disadvantaged students.” (Gahr, Evan. “California Supreme Court Orders Gov. Newsom to Justify School Closure Orders.” 26 Aug. 2020.)
This lawsuit is in response to the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy where schools who fall in the “widespread” category must instruct students via distance learning only. We want to reiterate that Humboldt County is cleared to open according to the state guidelines and yet, we are keeping our doors closed. In doing so, we are denying our students their constitutional right to an equitable education.
Please consider voting to reopen our schools, utilizing the hybrid learning model, beginning as soon as possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Supporters of SHUSD
Updates
September 3, 2020
The administration remains silent despite our clear evidence that the district fits the criteria for the hybrid model. Call the district office today and demand they explain their refusal to follow the current state guidelines.
September 3, 2020
The momentum behind this push is real and it shows how many of us demand a return to the classroom. Post the link on Facebook right now to keep this pressure on the board. We need to reach our representatives and ensure they understand that distance learning is failing our kids.
Reached 100 supporters
September 3, 2020
37 Comments
I have moved my kids from redway elementary to AJJ charter because they are doung hybrid learning, I would consider bringing them back to redway if they had the hybrid model
I am in favor of a hybrid for school. Zoom meetings and online class does not work for kids that do not have access to internetvand my child is even having issues with calling in becauae out phone reception is bad. My child is missing out on her education
A huge part of school is socialization. Our kids need to see each other. Our kids need to get off of soon calls and get back to the classroom setting!!! Parents need to get back to work and cannot be teaching and working from home any more.
Children need to be in the classroom. Children with IEP’s need in person teaching. How does A full school day at home work while the parents are working?
I have an 8th grader at MJH and a 2nd grader at AJJ Charter. We are loving AJJs hybrid learning. Technically is great but these kids need the community that comes with attending school. Plus being at home leaves too many opportunities for distractions. I hope that SHUSD will follow AJJs lead and shift into a hybrid learning model.
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You are welcome to start your own petition if you are not in favor of schools reopening. I disagree that it's too soon. We should have been open to in-person instruction on day one of this school year. But we didn't open due to the teacher's fears. And looks like many of the teachers want to do distance learning for the ENTIRE year regardless of what the numbers are in Humboldt County. This is a disservice to our students.
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We, the concerned citizens who support the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, would like to show our support for a move to the “Stage Two Hybrid Learning Model,” as presented by the district’s staff at the Board of Trustees meeting held on August 6, 2020.
We appreciate the district’s hard work in creating a reopening phases plan that is tied to the Humboldt County Covid-19 Dashboard’s overall alert levels. This dashboard is tied to the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy (https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/), and this blueprint clearly outlines stages for the safe re-opening of schools based on four stages of risk: minimal, moderate, substantial, and widespread. Currently, Humboldt County falls in the moderate risk category, which, when compared to SHUSD’s reopening phases, would place us firmly in stage two: the hybrid model of learning.
Distance learning in our rural area is leaving many kids behind due to a lack of access to the internet. Given that the State Department of Education has made it clear that we must maintain equity for all, it is evident that our district is unable to provide this utilizing the current distance learning model, unless we base learning on self-directed packet work. We firmly assert that this is not an acceptable education and given state guidelines, we are considered safe to re-open.
Furthermore, we’d also like to note that there are currently lawsuits filed against the state on behalf of parents, charter schools, private schools, and the Orange County Board of Education. The law firm that took these writ petitions to the California Supreme Court states that “the California Constitution requires that all children receive an equal education. Our position is that he [Governor Newsom] is creating an unequal burden on economically disadvantaged students.” (Gahr, Evan. “California Supreme Court Orders Gov. Newsom to Justify School Closure Orders.” 26 Aug. 2020.)
This lawsuit is in response to the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy where schools who fall in the “widespread” category must instruct students via distance learning only. We want to reiterate that Humboldt County is cleared to open according to the state guidelines and yet, we are keeping our doors closed. In doing so, we are denying our students their constitutional right to an equitable education.
Please consider voting to reopen our schools, utilizing the hybrid learning model, beginning as soon as possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Supporters of SHUSD
Updates
September 3, 2020
The administration remains silent despite our clear evidence that the district fits the criteria for the hybrid model. Call the district office today and demand they explain their refusal to follow the current state guidelines.
September 3, 2020
The momentum behind this push is real and it shows how many of us demand a return to the classroom. Post the link on Facebook right now to keep this pressure on the board. We need to reach our representatives and ensure they understand that distance learning is failing our kids.
Reached 100 supporters
September 3, 2020
37 Comments
My son and I have had a lot of difficulty online...it is just not conducive with his learning style. He thrived in the classroom, it has been heartbreaking. I do not want to see this happen to my niece and nephews. Thank you.
I have moved my kids from redway elementary to AJJ charter because they are doung hybrid learning, I would consider bringing them back to redway if they had the hybrid model
I am in favor of a hybrid for school. Zoom meetings and online class does not work for kids that do not have access to internetvand my child is even having issues with calling in becauae out phone reception is bad. My child is missing out on her education
A huge part of school is socialization. Our kids need to see each other. Our kids need to get off of soon calls and get back to the classroom setting!!! Parents need to get back to work and cannot be teaching and working from home any more.
Children need to be in the classroom. Children with IEP’s need in person teaching. How does A full school day at home work while the parents are working?
I have an 8th grader at MJH and a 2nd grader at AJJ Charter. We are loving AJJs hybrid learning. Technically is great but these kids need the community that comes with attending school. Plus being at home leaves too many opportunities for distractions. I hope that SHUSD will follow AJJs lead and shift into a hybrid learning model.
Want the beat for my children
You are welcome to start your own petition if you are not in favor of schools reopening. I disagree that it's too soon. We should have been open to in-person instruction on day one of this school year. But we didn't open due to the teacher's fears. And looks like many of the teachers want to do distance learning for the ENTIRE year regardless of what the numbers are in Humboldt County. This is a disservice to our students.
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My son and I have had a lot of difficulty online...it is just not conducive with his learning style. He thrived in the classroom, it has been heartbreaking. I do not want to see this happen to my niece and nephews. Thank you.