I am a Virginia educator.

Thank you for taking the first step in what appears to be a phasing out of mask mandates.  The first day back without required masks for students was one for the books!  It was one of the best days of school this year.  My students did question why teachers were still wearing masks. I told them we are still required, but that I was happy to see their happy faces.  They said it was unfair and I told them I agreed with them. I wish people making these decisions would have gone all in on this move and included the whole school (students, faculty, staff) in reclaiming facial freedom.

I am respectfully asking you to end all covid mandates.