Episode 1–Philly Schools' Toxic Conditions and Covid-19 Reopenings Healthy Schools Coffee Shop

In this episode of Health Schools Coffee Shop, Vietlead's youth organizers Candy, Ethan, and Aleena will talk about toxic conditions and the return of in-person learning during the pandemic. In Philly public schools, lead, asbestos, mold, and pests are running rampant in buildings, signifying school conditions are unkept and not safe for students and staff. To make matters worse, the SDP has been constantly trying to send students and teachers back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, even without a real plan. As part of the healthy school’s campaign, it is our duty to fight for these changes, as these circumstances cause harm to the staff and students in these philly public schools. 

They interviewed 3 people: Christopher Velasco, Katherine Riley, and David Backer, one student and two teachers, respectively, to discuss their thoughts on Philadelphia schools' building conditions, the school district's reopening plan, why this is happening, and what we can do about it.

So, let’s sit down, grab a cup of cold-brew coffee and enjoy the tea that about to be spilled.