The newly formed Seattle Student Union, a group of student activists that organized the rally, have been demanding stronger safety protocols since January, including district-issued high-quality masks. The group has been threatening a walkout since Gov. Jay Inslee announced plans to end mask requirements in schools, child care facilities, and most other businesses.
The student union sent the School Board and Jones a letter last week asking that mask requirements continue, or they would take action. Students from schools around the district showed up, including from Franklin, Chief Sealth International, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Nova and Center high schools.
“Every time we try to get hasty and
toss our masks off, we have another spike and another thousand people
die,” said Eridon Stewart, a 17-year-old senior at Nova High, who spoke
at the rally. Stewart said her mother has asthma, and could die if she
caught the virus. Other students also talked about the threat COVID-19
poses to family members who are immunocompromised.
They are free to wear mask or take shots. They think they can bully others to do the same. What broken toys.
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