State MCEA Responds to Governor - In a nutshell says, "Nope! Not going back!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Enough with these unions already. ENOUGH.

That letter is exactly why people hate unions. It’s filled with unprofessional hysteria. With the funds that paid by union dues, a lawyer should have written their response. It would then be focused on facts and totally unemotional.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who didn’t see that coming?

Yep and now it's in writing. Parents, I'm finally realizing I just need to bite the bullet and apply to our local Catholic school. My kids just aren't doing well, although we all started with the best of intentions and a great attitude this Fall. I don't even talk to them about when school *might* start anymore because I don't want to get their hopes up.

I have already told my kids that school will not reopen this year. My kids SO want to go back. Definitely a bummer for the kids.

[Anonymous]

What happened to the health metrics?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is ridiculous. Next will be they don’t want to open until world peace.

That's what you took from her letter?

[Anonymous]

Can someone point me to any documentation reflecting a detailed list of safety measures that Ms. Bost and MCEA have consistently called for?

What, specifically, are they demanding?

[Anonymous]

Not sure why she's quoting the CDC when they literally JUST said it's time for everyone to go back. Shut up, Cheryl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can someone point me to any documentation reflecting a detailed list of safety measures that Ms. Bost and MCEA have consistently called for?

What, specifically, are they demanding?

Well, that’s the thing. They’ve consistently have NOT called for any safety measures.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can someone point me to any documentation reflecting a detailed list of safety measures that Ms. Bost and MCEA have consistently called for?

What, specifically, are they demanding?

Well, that’s the thing. They’ve consistently have NOT called for any safety measures.

Here is a link to a letter she sent to Dr. Salmon on November 24, asking the State to call for no in-person learning until after the holidays to eliminate stress on educators.

"Let’s work to destress an already stressful situation and, at the state level, declare
that schools will remain virtual through, at a minimum, the end of the semester.
Let’s get through the holiday season with clarity and consistency. Then based on
health metrics, whether schools are meeting health and safety protocols, and the
feasibility to begin transitioning to reopening systems to in-person, let’s reevaluate
plans so we can get to the goal we all share: in-person learning, when it is safe and
sustainable to do so."

There's no mention of the actual health and safety protocols being called for. In fact, it suggests that health and safety protocols were in place in the areas offering in person learning and that these could be assessed to see if they are being met.

If anyone can find links to specific demands, please post them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can someone point me to any documentation reflecting a detailed list of safety measures that Ms. Bost and MCEA have consistently called for?

What, specifically, are they demanding?

Well, that’s the thing. They’ve consistently have NOT called for any safety measures.

Here is a link to a letter she sent to Dr. Salmon on November 24, asking the State to call for no in-person learning until after the holidays to eliminate stress on educators.

"Let’s work to destress an already stressful situation and, at the state level, declare
that schools will remain virtual through, at a minimum, the end of the semester.
Let’s get through the holiday season with clarity and consistency. Then based on
health metrics, whether schools are meeting health and safety protocols, and the
feasibility to begin transitioning to reopening systems to in-person, let’s reevaluate
plans so we can get to the goal we all share: in-person learning, when it is safe and
sustainable to do so."

There's no mention of the actual health and safety protocols being called for. In fact, it suggests that health and safety protocols were in place in the areas offering in person learning and that these could be assessed to see if they are being met.

If anyone can find links to specific demands, please post them.

Yup. No science or data. Just tears, anxiety and flat out refusal to do their jobs.
Teachers until you get this in check don't ever question why your profession has very little respect.

[Anonymous]

unions protect the bottom feeders who are constantly filing grievances and fighting to protect those who are not doing their job well enough to remain employed.

[Anonymous]

Sorry, forgot the link to the November letter. I'm not judging, as much as trying to understand MCEA's public position on what it would take to return.

https://htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com/files/nov-letter-lh-vfinal-1606249524.pdf

[Anonymous]

MCEA is there to represent the interests of its members -- teachers -- so of course they take that view. They are not there to represent students or parents.

Oh, and Washington County, MD is starting to take kids back in mid-February. Allegany County on 3/1. Garrett County will meet about reopening on 2/2.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Good. The sanest people in the room. My opinion of them has gone WAY up.

It has lowered my opinion of them. A letter full of pettiness disguised as "assertiveness."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good for them

Seriously! Der Spiegel has an interview with a German health official who does mention the variants and school risks. Actually worried me more than any other news lately re schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Good. The sanest people in the room. My opinion of them has gone WAY up.

It has lowered my opinion of them. A letter full of pettiness disguised as "assertiveness."

Yes. Unless teachers are going back if the State BOE starts meeting in person, there is no reason to make that argument a central point. It sounds extremely childish in a letter that is all emotional with no substance whatsoever.