[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

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APS could do a lot things. APS already slowed down math acceleration a few years ago — before VMPI.

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That has nothing to do with pushing misinformation during an election.

Conspiracy theories are tiresome. APE started discussing VMPI shortly after the school year started and parents started focusing on school-related issues again, which is a natural time to start that discussion. By your logic, no group, APE or otherwise, should be discussing any school-related issues right now in case they might affect how someone decides to vote in the election. That includes things like ventilation in classrooms and testing policies.

Look at the dates on those articles. The rest of us discussed this back in early 2021. Where was APE then? Oh right - yelling at school board members and parents.

There certainly are still questions for VMPI & APS re: math, but advanced/accelerated paths isn't one of them.

How about asking questions that don't feed into RWNJ talking points that were debunked months ago?

VMPI is still an ongoing process. Are you saying no one else is allowed to discuss it because you have declared it no longer of interest?

I actually said the opposite. We can file that under things you might notice if you were paying attention.

You said that advanced/accelerate paths shouldn’t be discussed now because you feel those issues are resolved. Other people still have concerns, which you seem determined to shout down. But every time you do, you just being more attention to it and get us talking about it more. Good job.

As I've said multiple times, people can and should discuss VMPI. Feel free to go join the other threads on it. There is a lot of info there. Maybe you (and APE) will learn something.

And you - and APE - certainly can continue to push debunked RWNJ talking points if you want. No one is stopping you. But I'll continue to call it out for what it is.

And I’m sure you will keep obsessively bumping these threads to say it over and over again.

I'm the OP and I have been adding to this thread whenever APE does something relevant, as a newly-minted political lobbying organization.

Guess we will see what they come out with next. The "scoreboard" should be interesting. I feel like we already know the outcome...don't you? Let's see if they surprise us.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

Yes, apparently they also set up a meeting with infectious disease doctors and APS to discuss test-to-stay. APS said they'd do it if they had supplies so that's why they are pushing more testing capabilities. Honestly, this make sense to me. I read that only 1.8% of close contacts in the UK actually test positive which means we are WAY over-quaranting. Has APS released the test percent %s of close contacts? I haven't heard of any close contacts actually testing positive.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Agree.

OP here. This is one area where I think APE could be useful - by pushing to obtain *more* testing supplies from the state. They should stick to topics like this instead of RWNJ talking points.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Agree.

OP here. This is one area where I think APE could be useful - by pushing to obtain *more* testing supplies from the state. They should stick to topics like this instead of RWNJ talking points.

Dear lord OP, APE is already doing that! Perhaps you should actually read the newsletter you keep trashing.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Agree.

OP here. This is one area where I think APE could be useful - by pushing to obtain *more* testing supplies from the state. They should stick to topics like this instead of RWNJ talking points.

Dear lord OP, APE is already doing that! Perhaps you should actually read the newsletter you keep trashing.

Uh yeah. We already discussed this earlier and that is exactly what I said then. Guess you are catching up.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Agree.

OP here. This is one area where I think APE could be useful - by pushing to obtain *more* testing supplies from the state. They should stick to topics like this instead of RWNJ talking points.

Dear lord OP, APE is already doing that! Perhaps you should actually read the newsletter you keep trashing.

Uh yeah. We already discussed this earlier and that is exactly what I said then. Guess you are catching up.

So you agree that APE and their most recent newsletter are adding value.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Agree.

OP here. This is one area where I think APE could be useful - by pushing to obtain *more* testing supplies from the state. They should stick to topics like this instead of RWNJ talking points.

Dear lord OP, APE is already doing that! Perhaps you should actually read the newsletter you keep trashing.

Uh yeah. We already discussed this earlier and that is exactly what I said then. Guess you are catching up.

So you agree that APE and their most recent newsletter are adding value.

Yes, I did say it was good they were pushing for testing. They could be useful - if they weren't pushing RWNJ crap.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

Yes, apparently they also set up a meeting with infectious disease doctors and APS to discuss test-to-stay. APS said they'd do it if they had supplies so that's why they are pushing more testing capabilities. Honestly, this make sense to me. I read that only 1.8% of close contacts in the UK actually test positive which means we are WAY over-quaranting. Has APS released the test percent %s of close contacts? I haven't heard of any close contacts actually testing positive.

Did you read that? Really? Please tell us about it for the millionth time on DCUM and in your newsletter. Somebody needs to set up an APE talking points bingo. Referencing the UK study quantifying the number of close contacts who ultimately test positive - definitely on the board! Maybe twice, even. Also fun phrases like “big tent” and bipartisan paired with “support for Youngkin.”

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Right I said APE members are not signing their kids up for screening testing. I have also seen posts on AEM where they spread false info and even encourage others not to sign up. So so sad and irresponsible.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Right I said APE members are not signing their kids up for screening testing. I have also seen posts on AEM where they spread false info and even encourage others not to sign up. So so sad and irresponsible.

There are APE members who have registered their children for screening testing.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

Yes, apparently they also set up a meeting with infectious disease doctors and APS to discuss test-to-stay. APS said they'd do it if they had supplies so that's why they are pushing more testing capabilities. Honestly, this make sense to me. I read that only 1.8% of close contacts in the UK actually test positive which means we are WAY over-quaranting. Has APS released the test percent %s of close contacts? I haven't heard of any close contacts actually testing positive.

Did you read that? Really? Please tell us about it for the millionth time on DCUM and in your newsletter. Somebody needs to set up an APE talking points bingo. Referencing the UK study quantifying the number of close contacts who ultimately test positive - definitely on the board! Maybe twice, even. Also fun phrases like “big tent” and bipartisan paired with “support for Youngkin.”

You haven't heard of any close contacts testing positive personally?

I have. Even vaccinated ones.

Also take a look at the WHS high school outbreak right now. I was keeping an open mind about test to stay but it didn't work there at all with sports.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Right I said APE members are not signing their kids up for screening testing. I have also seen posts on AEM where they spread false info and even encourage others not to sign up. So so sad and irresponsible.

There are APE members who have registered their children for screening testing.

So you oppose it in one breath but when challenged now claim some APE members signed up? Make up your mind.

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Anonymous wrote:Try again. APE organized a meeting between APS and a Harvard expert on ventilation to help advocate for better ventilation in schools. And now they are encouraging members to ask the state for more rapid antigen tests. Some serious APE-derangement going on.

they only want rapid antigen tests to get rid of quarantines. APE members are not signing their kids up for the weekly testing that could actually help to stop outbreaks cuz they'd rather not know if their kids have covid.

This is incorrect. Lots of people (including a substantial number who are not in APE) are concerned about signing their kids up because there is so little clarity around the testing protocols and risk that students who do not have covid will be needlessly excluded from school for multiple days at a time. The number of families that have opted not to sign up for screening testing is orders of magnitude more than the number of APE members, so you can’t blame APE for this.

Agree.

OP here. This is one area where I think APE could be useful - by pushing to obtain *more* testing supplies from the state. They should stick to topics like this instead of RWNJ talking points.

Dear lord OP, APE is already doing that! Perhaps you should actually read the newsletter you keep trashing.

Uh yeah. We already discussed this earlier and that is exactly what I said then. Guess you are catching up.

So you agree that APE and their most recent newsletter are adding value.

Yes, I did say it was good they were pushing for testing. They could be useful - if they weren't pushing RWNJ crap.

They are only pushing for more testing so they can get test to stay and try to eliminate quarantines.

They are not pushing for more tests for screening or quick diagnosis of positives.