Exactly this! Why are charters following DCPS lead when instead they should be the ones showing alternatives? I'm so disappointed. |
The charter schools could at least do in-person PK. They could do mornings only/ afternoons only, to keep class size small, for example. Or 2 days/ week. Try it! But no, no one is. Sadly it's too late to try to lottery into Bridges. |
Dcps principals were not even informed of this plan until the press conference so there is no way charters could have seen it coming. |
It will still be hybrid, with either a M/T or TH/FR schedule, but it's a start. |
Charters still have to follow DC DOH guidelines regarding distancing.
Remember charters tend to have crappier and often smaller facilities. There are only so many kids you can stuff in a classroom and maintain 6 feet of distance. Further, the surveys that have been done have found that many families, especially from Wards 7 and 8, are not comfortable with in-person learning yet. Those parts of the city have most of the charter enrollment. |
We went to Bridges and had some concerns but it was clear they did early childhood well. This shows that they understand young kids can't learn online and parents can't replace specialists for students with disabilities and I'm glad they have the bravery for doing something about it. |
Neither of these applies to our charter which is still not opening |
ITS announced today that they will not be bringing anyone back in November, which they had previously said was the plan. Except maaaaybe some with special needs. No new date. |
Really? I'm in a charter and we knew DCPS was trying to come back in person starting November 9. My school aligned the end of its quarter with DCPS to with the hope that more city services (transportation, nursing, etc) would be in place by November 9. |
I think they mean the specifics of this plan and indeed whether they would stick to any part of the initial plan. |
The initial plan (A/B/V hybrid) made sense. Charters that started to plan for it should pick back up there. The mayor can do her flexing with the union thing. |
Only for those that are actually the target of Head Start. Meaning at risk and low income as intended by the original program. Possibly essential workers as well. Otherwise there is no requirement of Prk attendance and we know for non-at risk kids Prk doesn't really impact long term outcomes. Those classrooms and staffing should be directed towards k+ who are required to attend and will be greatly impacted by the learning lost. |
Two Rivers is announcing on October 14th. |
Does anyone expect TR to try in-person learning before January or the spring? I’m losing hope. |
I’m disappointed about this but need to point out they always said they’d be reevaluating the November decision so it was never to be considered a firm plan. But I was really really hoping for it. |