Schools closed for students Monday Feb 2

[Anonymous]

Yep- let’s bash the teachers since they are the ones calling the shots. Let’s be clear, the county doesn’t actually care about their bottom line and the staff. They care about law suits and equity. If you have an issue, take it up with the board but enough teacher bashing. It’s getting so old.

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Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

OK and? If all their grading was done and they planned for the next few weeks, then what else do you want them to do. I cannot imagine that many were skiing as it took a few days to even get out...were you skiing?

No, I was at the hospital I work at because unlike schools, we don’t have the luxury of closing when the weather is bad.

DP. Oh well. That’s your job, isn’t it? Are you expecting a medal?

You aren’t getting one, you know.

We’ve been skiing three days this week.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

No they aren't. Why are you just making up BS? No one is taking days off because no one knows when they need to be back at work. Just please shut up and let the adults handle it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

OK and? If all their grading was done and they planned for the next few weeks, then what else do you want them to do. I cannot imagine that many were skiing as it took a few days to even get out...were you skiing?

No, I was at the hospital I work at because unlike schools, we don’t have the luxury of closing when the weather is bad.

How is this comparable? Teachers can teach virtually. And, because schools are closed its safer for you to get to the hospital and probably better for ER staff with less accidents and injuries.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

OK and? If all their grading was done and they planned for the next few weeks, then what else do you want them to do. I cannot imagine that many were skiing as it took a few days to even get out...were you skiing?

No, I was at the hospital I work at because unlike schools, we don’t have the luxury of closing when the weather is bad.

DP. Oh well. That’s your job, isn’t it? Are you expecting a medal?

You aren’t getting one, you know.

We’ve been skiing three days this week.

So, you are skiing so you think everyone else is? No!

[Anonymous]

This county is so full of angry people who apparently hate their jobs, kids, and life and then turn around and blame teachers because.... *insert any random reason here*. No wonder teachers keep leaving and moving to different counties.

[Anonymous]

This is not rocket science. Modify the bus routes to the major roads. Parents can drop their kids off at the bus stop on a major road or directly at school. The county cannot close schools for weeks because of cold temperatures that prevent snow melting. It is a disgrace that anyone thinks this is normal. One week was enough. Now let parents get their kid to school

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

OK and? If all their grading was done and they planned for the next few weeks, then what else do you want them to do. I cannot imagine that many were skiing as it took a few days to even get out...were you skiing?

No, I was at the hospital I work at because unlike schools, we don’t have the luxury of closing when the weather is bad.

How is this comparable? Teachers can teach virtually. And, because schools are closed its safer for you to get to the hospital and probably better for ER staff with less accidents and injuries.

Yes MCPS teachers CAN teach virtually but no one asked them to do that last week. Hence paid vacation.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

OK and? If all their grading was done and they planned for the next few weeks, then what else do you want them to do. I cannot imagine that many were skiing as it took a few days to even get out...were you skiing?

No, I was at the hospital I work at because unlike schools, we don’t have the luxury of closing when the weather is bad.

DP. Oh well. That’s your job, isn’t it? Are you expecting a medal?

You aren’t getting one, you know.

We’ve been skiing three days this week.

So, you are skiing so you think everyone else is? No!

Of course not. Everyone else has been helplessly trapped in their homes for a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is not rocket science. Modify the bus routes to the major roads. Parents can drop their kids off at the bus stop on a major road or directly at school. The county cannot close schools for weeks because of cold temperatures that prevent snow melting. It is a disgrace that anyone thinks this is normal. One week was enough. Now let parents get their kid to school

But parents caaan’t. They are unable to get their kids to school. Or their road is plowed and they have been running all over the county since last Wednesday. Take your pick.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

OK and? If all their grading was done and they planned for the next few weeks, then what else do you want them to do. I cannot imagine that many were skiing as it took a few days to even get out...were you skiing?

No, I was at the hospital I work at because unlike schools, we don’t have the luxury of closing when the weather is bad.

DP. Oh well. That’s your job, isn’t it? Are you expecting a medal?

You aren’t getting one, you know.

We’ve been skiing three days this week.

So, you are skiing so you think everyone else is? No!

Of course not. Everyone else has been helplessly trapped in their homes for a week.

You need to get out more. It’s been six days since the storm ended. Anything private sector has been open for a while now. Because if they don’t open, they don’t get paid.

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Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

OK and? If all their grading was done and they planned for the next few weeks, then what else do you want them to do. I cannot imagine that many were skiing as it took a few days to even get out...were you skiing?

No, I was at the hospital I work at because unlike schools, we don’t have the luxury of closing when the weather is bad.

How is this comparable? Teachers can teach virtually. And, because schools are closed its safer for you to get to the hospital and probably better for ER staff with less accidents and injuries.

Yes MCPS teachers CAN teach virtually but no one asked them to do that last week. Hence paid vacation.

Several other school districts in the area have virtual instruction going on. But MCPS prefers to get a waiver from the state on the 180 days of instruction requirement and do nothing at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

I’ll remind you of that when you pull your kid out of school for a mid-year family vacation. You’re not as worried about “shortchanging” kids as you say you are when it doesn’t fit your narrative.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

Teachers didn't choose to be off, so this is silly to say they are getting paid vacation. Some teachers ARE working.

And some teachers ARE skiing with their families because they weren’t required to be in a classroom. It’s silly to say last week was a work week for MCPS teachers when every communication said it was “Code Red.”

OK and? If all their grading was done and they planned for the next few weeks, then what else do you want them to do. I cannot imagine that many were skiing as it took a few days to even get out...were you skiing?

No, I was at the hospital I work at because unlike schools, we don’t have the luxury of closing when the weather is bad.

DP. Oh well. That’s your job, isn’t it? Are you expecting a medal?

You aren’t getting one, you know.

We’ve been skiing three days this week.

So, you are skiing so you think everyone else is? No!

Of course not. Everyone else has been helplessly trapped in their homes for a week.

You need to get out more. It’s been six days since the storm ended. Anything private sector has been open for a while now. Because if they don’t open, they don’t get paid.

Not acc to the MCPS forum. Streets are blocked, sidewalks and intersections are unsafe. Kids cannot walk. Parents are incapable of getting their kids to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teachers have someone made this a thread about what victims they are. Amazing

No, what happened is that people who hate teachers made wild blanket accusations and then some teachers shared what their lives are really like.

One day soon, no human being will be willing to do the job of teaching. It’ll all be computers/AI.

It’s this. And they don’t realize that the teachers they are gleefully tearing apart are the very people they want teaching their children. We’re the ones providing timely feedback, writing recommendations, creating engaging lessons, etc.

Yes we do want you teaching. But this year it looks like McPS will seek a waiver after reaching 177 days of instruction rather than 180, and add on some half days in end June where you aren’t expected to teach.

So you are getting an extra paid vacation in winter and our kids are shortchanged.

I’ll remind you of that when you pull your kid out of school for a mid-year family vacation. You’re not as worried about “shortchanging” kids as you say you are when it doesn’t fit your narrative.

Yes sure. Because you know with certainty the family vacation patterns of a random Internet poster.

It may come as a surprise to you that lots of MCPS families can’t afford vacations and you’re shortchanging them most of all.

But I guess you find it much easier to blame families for being the reason MCPS won’t provide 180 days of instruction than to do the actual instruction…