We got one. I have no idea what the results were but I assume the proposal that passed was based on them.
The question is: Will his friends' parents be sending them to school?Yes - youngest's school is small enough they can social distance fairly well. Older DS is a senior next year (). He has the option of online or classroom but has to commit to one or the other for the full semester, no switching back and forth. I left it up to him, he wants to go back and spend the year with his friends so classroom it is.
Certainly children CAN be taught to think of others, but -- having taught public school for 27 years -- I'm quite sure that not all households choose to do this.
I don't see the point in continuing to quarantine people who've traveled outside the country. Aren't we just as likely to be infected right here on home soil?
One thing about teachers that isn't so obvious at first glance: the school system is huge. In my county, almost 25% of the population is either a teacher or a student. So almost one person out of four is in-and-out of a school every day (in normal times). Think that through: it means that schools have the potential to become a hotbed of infection -- and to spread that infection faster than any business in our community.
We're trying to do what we can to mitigate the problems, but -- yes - we teachers fully expect a horrible year.
Agree. I think all the people who are advocating for returning because of kids' mental health will be disappointed. If we go back, school won't be the same place -- not until we have a vaccine.
I've looked at numerous surveys, and the numbers vary wildly. How many parents want to go back /how many teachers want to reopen /how many people are in favor of a hybrid model is anyone's guess.
Yes they did. A few things about it that make it problematic. First, we haven’t seen any results from it and have to take their word for it. Second, they haven’t listened to the public outcry from teachers and parents. Third, some things were decided by the state or county, so districts’ hands are currently tied in some ways. And lastly, and most importantly I think is they sent those surveys in early June when our area was doing really well. Like crushed the curve well. Circumstances have changed since then and our cases and are a very steady rise, so those survey results are outdated for most parents.
I'm a teacher and very much want school to reopen with in-person classes. Most teachers in my district are relatively young & healthy (low-risk). Those who aren't can manage distance learning for the kids who stay at home.
If we're not social distancing and cleaning enough to prevent colds, then we aren't doing it enough to prevent Covid.
As a mom of a college student majoring in education who graduates in Dec and will be looking for a job, I agree.
My school district does the same, but we are not walkable at all. In fact, some of the poorer areas can be 20 minutes away by car. Pickup window is only 1.5 hours. While this is better than nothing, there still are students who can’t partake without a school bus.
That's IF the parent went to get the meals.
I understand you have strong feelings, but denying many children access to in person school is dangerous. I respect the choice you make for your children. I don’t need you to respect mine. As I have said before in this thread and others, my child needs to be in school. My child suffered greatly this spring both intellectually and emotionally. My child has teachers and medical professionals who agree he needs to be in school. My child is not alone.
Out of curiosity, how far would kids have to walk to get to their school in NYC?
