APS Level 2 Return to school

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Anonymous wrote:I just feel like there are parents who will never been satisfied. fully 40% of schools are still virtual. Many private schools are hybrid or in person. Great. Go enroll in one. Duran is announcing return dates for March and he has said he is committed to having teachers/staff vaccinated as much as possible before the return. That's not a bad thing. The return is in sight.

As for summer school, good luck getting teachers to teach. There is no money in the budget to pay for increased salaries that would be necessary (and may not even be successful) in staffing summer school. Teachers work on contracts and summer school isn't included in the contract, it's in addition to the regular school-year contract. APS can't make something out of nothing.

Do I want my kids to return-yes. I want COVID to be over. I want everyone (including my kids) to be vaccinated so I feel they are safe in the return as well. I am okay with sending them back because I feel that research shows that it can be done safely but I'm not blind to the risks there are for adults and so I want them vaccinated. But overall my kids are doing okay and learning and progressing.

If only it were that easy. EVERY private school in the area is full. Not everyone who wants to leave can. There is no where to go. That's why parents are so frustrated. They have no options.

Great your kids are doing ok. A LOT are not. There are a lot of kids just turning the ipad on and tuning out. It's going to take years to dig out of this disaster the SB created. Public school kids in this area are at a HUGE disadvantage.

Such a sad, horrible situation the SB has put the APS families in. This isn't right. I just wish I knew more of what I can actually do about it, other than uprooting my family and moving.

Yes, there are no viable options for families.

And enough for the people for whom virtual learning is working. Great. We're glad it's working for you. NO ONE IS SAYING YOU HAVE TO PICK IN PERSON LEARNING! So, stop trying to force those of us for whom virtual learning is not working to feel bad or be shamed simply because it does not work for our children or our families.

We need an "opt-out" of virtual learning option. Something just seems off that we are forced to put our kids in front of screens for months on end and call it an education. This is not an education and can potentially have negative long-term effects on our kids brains and vision.

That’s called “homeschooling”.

We stretched ourselves to buy a house in Arlington, anticipating a high quality, public education. This requires both parents to work FT - homeschooling is not an option. But wow, thanks for the wise and insensitive suggestion.

DP. You should have bought what you could afford. You made bad choices. That isn't our fault.

And here comes the misogyny. Too bad you have a career, Mom!

Or why does Dad have a career? Pretty condescending to assume that the woman would be the one to stay at home.

I’m, because the data is overwhelming that it’s women who’ve borne the brunt of the pandemic in terms of jobs and careers.

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Anonymous wrote:I just feel like there are parents who will never been satisfied. fully 40% of schools are still virtual. Many private schools are hybrid or in person. Great. Go enroll in one. Duran is announcing return dates for March and he has said he is committed to having teachers/staff vaccinated as much as possible before the return. That's not a bad thing. The return is in sight.

As for summer school, good luck getting teachers to teach. There is no money in the budget to pay for increased salaries that would be necessary (and may not even be successful) in staffing summer school. Teachers work on contracts and summer school isn't included in the contract, it's in addition to the regular school-year contract. APS can't make something out of nothing.

Do I want my kids to return-yes. I want COVID to be over. I want everyone (including my kids) to be vaccinated so I feel they are safe in the return as well. I am okay with sending them back because I feel that research shows that it can be done safely but I'm not blind to the risks there are for adults and so I want them vaccinated. But overall my kids are doing okay and learning and progressing.

If only it were that easy. EVERY private school in the area is full. Not everyone who wants to leave can. There is no where to go. That's why parents are so frustrated. They have no options.

Great your kids are doing ok. A LOT are not. There are a lot of kids just turning the ipad on and tuning out. It's going to take years to dig out of this disaster the SB created. Public school kids in this area are at a HUGE disadvantage.

Such a sad, horrible situation the SB has put the APS families in. This isn't right. I just wish I knew more of what I can actually do about it, other than uprooting my family and moving.

Yes, there are no viable options for families.

And enough for the people for whom virtual learning is working. Great. We're glad it's working for you. NO ONE IS SAYING YOU HAVE TO PICK IN PERSON LEARNING! So, stop trying to force those of us for whom virtual learning is not working to feel bad or be shamed simply because it does not work for our children or our families.

We need an "opt-out" of virtual learning option. Something just seems off that we are forced to put our kids in front of screens for months on end and call it an education. This is not an education and can potentially have negative long-term effects on our kids brains and vision.

It's called a pandemic. Yes, it is "off" truly a crazy time. In 1918 it lasted from March of 1918 until March/April 1919. Due to the vaccine being created earlier than expected, it will be about the same time frame here....meaning, kids will be returning in March. Rates will be going down due to vaccine, and teachers that choose to, will be vaccinated.

No. The 1918 pandemic lasted 3 years at least. They didn’t even know it was a virus back then.

Nope. Lasted about 18 months. True that the didn’t know it was a virus. Not sure why any if that’s relevant. Except to say we are living in difficult and extraordinary times. And it might be nice not to blame everyone for the work of a virus. I promise you your cousins in Georgia or wherever going 5 days a week are not light years ahead of your kid.

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Anonymous wrote:I just feel like there are parents who will never been satisfied. fully 40% of schools are still virtual. Many private schools are hybrid or in person. Great. Go enroll in one. Duran is announcing return dates for March and he has said he is committed to having teachers/staff vaccinated as much as possible before the return. That's not a bad thing. The return is in sight.

As for summer school, good luck getting teachers to teach. There is no money in the budget to pay for increased salaries that would be necessary (and may not even be successful) in staffing summer school. Teachers work on contracts and summer school isn't included in the contract, it's in addition to the regular school-year contract. APS can't make something out of nothing.

Do I want my kids to return-yes. I want COVID to be over. I want everyone (including my kids) to be vaccinated so I feel they are safe in the return as well. I am okay with sending them back because I feel that research shows that it can be done safely but I'm not blind to the risks there are for adults and so I want them vaccinated. But overall my kids are doing okay and learning and progressing.

If only it were that easy. EVERY private school in the area is full. Not everyone who wants to leave can. There is no where to go. That's why parents are so frustrated. They have no options.

Great your kids are doing ok. A LOT are not. There are a lot of kids just turning the ipad on and tuning out. It's going to take years to dig out of this disaster the SB created. Public school kids in this area are at a HUGE disadvantage.

Such a sad, horrible situation the SB has put the APS families in. This isn't right. I just wish I knew more of what I can actually do about it, other than uprooting my family and moving.

Yes, there are no viable options for families.

And enough for the people for whom virtual learning is working. Great. We're glad it's working for you. NO ONE IS SAYING YOU HAVE TO PICK IN PERSON LEARNING! So, stop trying to force those of us for whom virtual learning is not working to feel bad or be shamed simply because it does not work for our children or our families.

We need an "opt-out" of virtual learning option. Something just seems off that we are forced to put our kids in front of screens for months on end and call it an education. This is not an education and can potentially have negative long-term effects on our kids brains and vision.

It's called a pandemic. Yes, it is "off" truly a crazy time. In 1918 it lasted from March of 1918 until March/April 1919. Due to the vaccine being created earlier than expected, it will be about the same time frame here....meaning, kids will be returning in March. Rates will be going down due to vaccine, and teachers that choose to, will be vaccinated.

No. The 1918 pandemic lasted 3 years at least. They didn’t even know it was a virus back then.

Nope. Lasted about 18 months. True that the didn’t know it was a virus. Not sure why any if that’s relevant. Except to say we are living in difficult and extraordinary times. And it might be nice not to blame everyone for the work of a virus. I promise you your cousins in Georgia or wherever going 5 days a week are not light years ahead of your kid.

Kids went to school during the flu epidemic.

So you might want to skip that one, since it doesn't suit your narrative.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is an option for your kids to be in person. Take a deep breath and hang on for a few more weeks. Teachers are getting vaccinated. Kids will return in March. Having a fit about it and blaming teachers will not expedite things. Whether you think you are justified or whether you’re not. You’re almost there. Just stop attacking everyone. Like it or not (and I, for one, like it) Dr. Duran is not going to open school last tomorrow for you. He’s made pretty clear what his plan is. And he doesn’t seem to be influenced by screaming or name calling on either side, fortunately.

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And guess what? Your kids will go to school too. In March. With vaccinated teachers. Hooray!

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Anonymous wrote:And guess what? Your kids will go to school too. In March. With vaccinated teachers. Hooray!

focusing on the fall - chances of full-time vs hybrid?

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Anonymous wrote:And guess what? Your kids will go to school too. In March. With vaccinated teachers. Hooray!

focusing on the fall - chances of full-time vs hybrid?

Full-time! Maybe masks...

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Anonymous wrote:I would love to hear the names of some of the schools where parents think virtual isn't working. Is this a North/South thing or a big/small thing or is it wholly kid-dependent?

It’s kid dependent. I have one kid doing fine and another doing terrible. Both in elementary.

Same, in high school.

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Anonymous wrote:And guess what? Your kids will go to school too. In March. With vaccinated teachers. Hooray!

focusing on the fall - chances of full-time vs hybrid?

Full-time! Maybe masks...

Will need vaccinations for middle and high school to pull that off. But that may happen!

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Anonymous wrote:And guess what? Your kids will go to school too. In March. With vaccinated teachers. Hooray!

focusing on the fall - chances of full-time vs hybrid?

Full-time! Maybe masks...

Will need vaccinations for middle and high school to pull that off. But that may happen!

We can get the 16+ crowd done. Eliminate this damn virus. And the fighting. Back to normal... it’s coming.

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Anonymous wrote:I just feel like there are parents who will never been satisfied. fully 40% of schools are still virtual. Many private schools are hybrid or in person. Great. Go enroll in one. Duran is announcing return dates for March and he has said he is committed to having teachers/staff vaccinated as much as possible before the return. That's not a bad thing. The return is in sight.

As for summer school, good luck getting teachers to teach. There is no money in the budget to pay for increased salaries that would be necessary (and may not even be successful) in staffing summer school. Teachers work on contracts and summer school isn't included in the contract, it's in addition to the regular school-year contract. APS can't make something out of nothing.

Do I want my kids to return-yes. I want COVID to be over. I want everyone (including my kids) to be vaccinated so I feel they are safe in the return as well. I am okay with sending them back because I feel that research shows that it can be done safely but I'm not blind to the risks there are for adults and so I want them vaccinated. But overall my kids are doing okay and learning and progressing.

If only it were that easy. EVERY private school in the area is full. Not everyone who wants to leave can. There is no where to go. That's why parents are so frustrated. They have no options.

Great your kids are doing ok. A LOT are not. There are a lot of kids just turning the ipad on and tuning out. It's going to take years to dig out of this disaster the SB created. Public school kids in this area are at a HUGE disadvantage.

Such a sad, horrible situation the SB has put the APS families in. This isn't right. I just wish I knew more of what I can actually do about it, other than uprooting my family and moving.

Yes, there are no viable options for families.

And enough for the people for whom virtual learning is working. Great. We're glad it's working for you. NO ONE IS SAYING YOU HAVE TO PICK IN PERSON LEARNING! So, stop trying to force those of us for whom virtual learning is not working to feel bad or be shamed simply because it does not work for our children or our families.

We need an "opt-out" of virtual learning option. Something just seems off that we are forced to put our kids in front of screens for months on end and call it an education. This is not an education and can potentially have negative long-term effects on our kids brains and vision.

That’s called “homeschooling”.

We stretched ourselves to buy a house in Arlington, anticipating a high quality, public education. This requires both parents to work FT - homeschooling is not an option. But wow, thanks for the wise and insensitive suggestion.

You asked to opt out. What were you planning to do with your kids while working your full time jobs?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just feel like there are parents who will never been satisfied. fully 40% of schools are still virtual. Many private schools are hybrid or in person. Great. Go enroll in one. Duran is announcing return dates for March and he has said he is committed to having teachers/staff vaccinated as much as possible before the return. That's not a bad thing. The return is in sight.

As for summer school, good luck getting teachers to teach. There is no money in the budget to pay for increased salaries that would be necessary (and may not even be successful) in staffing summer school. Teachers work on contracts and summer school isn't included in the contract, it's in addition to the regular school-year contract. APS can't make something out of nothing.

Do I want my kids to return-yes. I want COVID to be over. I want everyone (including my kids) to be vaccinated so I feel they are safe in the return as well. I am okay with sending them back because I feel that research shows that it can be done safely but I'm not blind to the risks there are for adults and so I want them vaccinated. But overall my kids are doing okay and learning and progressing.

If only it were that easy. EVERY private school in the area is full. Not everyone who wants to leave can. There is no where to go. That's why parents are so frustrated. They have no options.

Great your kids are doing ok. A LOT are not. There are a lot of kids just turning the ipad on and tuning out. It's going to take years to dig out of this disaster the SB created. Public school kids in this area are at a HUGE disadvantage.

Such a sad, horrible situation the SB has put the APS families in. This isn't right. I just wish I knew more of what I can actually do about it, other than uprooting my family and moving.

Yes, there are no viable options for families.

And enough for the people for whom virtual learning is working. Great. We're glad it's working for you. NO ONE IS SAYING YOU HAVE TO PICK IN PERSON LEARNING! So, stop trying to force those of us for whom virtual learning is not working to feel bad or be shamed simply because it does not work for our children or our families.

We need an "opt-out" of virtual learning option. Something just seems off that we are forced to put our kids in front of screens for months on end and call it an education. This is not an education and can potentially have negative long-term effects on our kids brains and vision.

That’s called “homeschooling”.

We stretched ourselves to buy a house in Arlington, anticipating a high quality, public education. This requires both parents to work FT - homeschooling is not an option. But wow, thanks for the wise and insensitive suggestion.

DP. You should have bought what you could afford. You made bad choices. That isn't our fault.

And here comes the misogyny. Too bad you have a career, Mom!

Or why does Dad have a career? Pretty condescending to assume that the woman would be the one to stay at home.

I’m, because the data is overwhelming that it’s women who’ve borne the brunt of the pandemic in terms of jobs and careers.

Sounds like you don’t mind continuing the women-defer-to-men stereotype. Pretty insulting to all of us women who have a stronger career.

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Anonymous wrote:I would love to hear the names of some of the schools where parents think virtual isn't working. Is this a North/South thing or a big/small thing or is it wholly kid-dependent?

While my kids have been doing okay in virtual learning (I mean they are learning but they aren't overly enthused about it and we occasionally have meltdowns, but overall it has been fine). We are in immersion and virtual Spanish is TOUGH. It is a lot to learn a language without being able to have all the visual clues you would normally have in person. The teacher really does try her hardest but there are a lot of limitations especially for kinder. It is hard for the kids not check out.

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Anonymous wrote:I just feel like there are parents who will never been satisfied. fully 40% of schools are still virtual. Many private schools are hybrid or in person. Great. Go enroll in one. Duran is announcing return dates for March and he has said he is committed to having teachers/staff vaccinated as much as possible before the return. That's not a bad thing. The return is in sight.

As for summer school, good luck getting teachers to teach. There is no money in the budget to pay for increased salaries that would be necessary (and may not even be successful) in staffing summer school. Teachers work on contracts and summer school isn't included in the contract, it's in addition to the regular school-year contract. APS can't make something out of nothing.

Do I want my kids to return-yes. I want COVID to be over. I want everyone (including my kids) to be vaccinated so I feel they are safe in the return as well. I am okay with sending them back because I feel that research shows that it can be done safely but I'm not blind to the risks there are for adults and so I want them vaccinated. But overall my kids are doing okay and learning and progressing.

If only it were that easy. EVERY private school in the area is full. Not everyone who wants to leave can. There is no where to go. That's why parents are so frustrated. They have no options.

Great your kids are doing ok. A LOT are not. There are a lot of kids just turning the ipad on and tuning out. It's going to take years to dig out of this disaster the SB created. Public school kids in this area are at a HUGE disadvantage.

Such a sad, horrible situation the SB has put the APS families in. This isn't right. I just wish I knew more of what I can actually do about it, other than uprooting my family and moving.

Yes, there are no viable options for families.

And enough for the people for whom virtual learning is working. Great. We're glad it's working for you. NO ONE IS SAYING YOU HAVE TO PICK IN PERSON LEARNING! So, stop trying to force those of us for whom virtual learning is not working to feel bad or be shamed simply because it does not work for our children or our families.

We need an "opt-out" of virtual learning option. Something just seems off that we are forced to put our kids in front of screens for months on end and call it an education. This is not an education and can potentially have negative long-term effects on our kids brains and vision.

That’s called “homeschooling”.

We stretched ourselves to buy a house in Arlington, anticipating a high quality, public education. This requires both parents to work FT - homeschooling is not an option. But wow, thanks for the wise and insensitive suggestion.

You asked to opt out. What were you planning to do with your kids while working your full time jobs?

Demand an actual public education, with teachers, in-person.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I just feel like there are parents who will never been satisfied. fully 40% of schools are still virtual. Many private schools are hybrid or in person. Great. Go enroll in one. Duran is announcing return dates for March and he has said he is committed to having teachers/staff vaccinated as much as possible before the return. That's not a bad thing. The return is in sight.

As for summer school, good luck getting teachers to teach. There is no money in the budget to pay for increased salaries that would be necessary (and may not even be successful) in staffing summer school. Teachers work on contracts and summer school isn't included in the contract, it's in addition to the regular school-year contract. APS can't make something out of nothing.

Do I want my kids to return-yes. I want COVID to be over. I want everyone (including my kids) to be vaccinated so I feel they are safe in the return as well. I am okay with sending them back because I feel that research shows that it can be done safely but I'm not blind to the risks there are for adults and so I want them vaccinated. But overall my kids are doing okay and learning and progressing.

If only it were that easy. EVERY private school in the area is full. Not everyone who wants to leave can. There is no where to go. That's why parents are so frustrated. They have no options.

Great your kids are doing ok. A LOT are not. There are a lot of kids just turning the ipad on and tuning out. It's going to take years to dig out of this disaster the SB created. Public school kids in this area are at a HUGE disadvantage.

Such a sad, horrible situation the SB has put the APS families in. This isn't right. I just wish I knew more of what I can actually do about it, other than uprooting my family and moving.

Yes, there are no viable options for families.

And enough for the people for whom virtual learning is working. Great. We're glad it's working for you. NO ONE IS SAYING YOU HAVE TO PICK IN PERSON LEARNING! So, stop trying to force those of us for whom virtual learning is not working to feel bad or be shamed simply because it does not work for our children or our families.

We need an "opt-out" of virtual learning option. Something just seems off that we are forced to put our kids in front of screens for months on end and call it an education. This is not an education and can potentially have negative long-term effects on our kids brains and vision.

That’s called “homeschooling”.

We stretched ourselves to buy a house in Arlington, anticipating a high quality, public education. This requires both parents to work FT - homeschooling is not an option. But wow, thanks for the wise and insensitive suggestion.

You asked to opt out. What were you planning to do with your kids while working your full time jobs?

Demand an actual public education, with teachers, in-person.

So not an “opt out” but an ultimatum?