Anyone heard from your teacher about classes today?

[Anonymous]

Stop complaining about teachers “not being honest”, we all know why that is.
Collective action is a violation of their contract, they are being smart with the language. I know this is frustrating but stop asking for the “truth” that you don’t need. We all know why they are out and most are smart enough to just say it’s a mental health day to avoid being penalized.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what happens when DCPS & the Mayor disrespect & disregard & ignore & refuse to hear the ideas of teachers and principals. You can’t teach people like crap & expect people to just take it forever. Call the mayor & tell her to get to the table & negotiate in good faith finally.

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This is what happens when a crisis exposes that the middle-class teachers collectivelh actually have no interest in childrens’ welfare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stop complaining about teachers “not being honest”, we all know why that is.
Collective action is a violation of their contract, they are being smart with the language. I know this is frustrating but stop asking for the “truth” that you don’t need. We all know why they are out and most are smart enough to just say it’s a mental health day to avoid being penalized.

there’s nothing smart about thinking calling it a mental health day saves them from any penalties. In fact, that’s quite stupid to believe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought everyone hated this plan? Now you’re mad at the people trying to stop it? Or is this just a place to complain about whatever grievance you have today?

I support our teachers.

I didn’t hate this plan and I didn’t hate they hybrid plan proved previously this summer. I would have taken either. I have a SN kid who needs to be back in school at least part time. I in general support teachers unions but I don’t even know what they want at this point or what the metric to feel safe enough to return. DCPS, IMHO, at least comes off as trying to help the kids that need it most. There’s just too much drama at this point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These teachers should be ashamed of themselves.

Seriously. They get the entire rest of the week off from having to deign themselves to see children on a screen, they need to pull this nonsense as well while our taxes pay their salaries? Public sector unions should be banned.

It’s interesting how you think if they’re not working with kids they have the day off. You do know planning is work right?

Or should we stop paying lawyers, doctors, office workers, etc for any paperwork or planning they have to do?

First of all, please read the bolded part. I did not say they had the week off. Maybe your teacher called in "sick" the day that she was supposed to teach reading comprehension?

Also don't pretend that planning time is equivalent to actual teaching time in terms of benefit to children. The same with doctors and lawyers- if my doctor said that she had to cancel my appointment but would research my complaints in the intervening period I would not be happy with that. Adding two additional planning days to during a week when there were already two days without in person instruction is absolutely less taxing than actual teaching. My teacher friends go on and on about how much easier people with office jobs have it because they have to be "on" all day. Which I agree with and is why I wouldn't be a teacher BUT you can't then say that planning is the same amount of work as actual teaching. Yes it is work but not equivalent work.

I’m a teacher in a neighboring school district although I live in DC and my kids go to DCPS schools. Planning is actually a huge part of the job. I usually spend 4-6 hours planning for one lesson. Sometimes more and sometimes less. Maybe I spend more time than most because this is only my 3rd year teaching and I have a new prep this year. I also teach HS which is obviously very content heavy but planning is a very heavy burden

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought everyone hated this plan? Now you’re mad at the people trying to stop it? Or is this just a place to complain about whatever grievance you have today?

I support our teachers.

I didn’t hate this plan and I didn’t hate they hybrid plan proved previously this summer. I would have taken either. I have a SN kid who needs to be back in school at least part time. I in general support teachers unions but I don’t even know what they want at this point or what the metric to feel safe enough to return. DCPS, IMHO, at least comes off as trying to help the kids that need it most. There’s just too much drama at this point.

Thank you. I'm a parent and do not have SN students but agree. I feel like at least DCPS was trying to help children at need. I don't see the WTU doing anything in children's interest.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is logging into Canvas today crossing a picket line?

Yet if our kids don't click on Canvas they are unexcused absent, right? This whole thing is insane. Thanks DC. Thanks WTU. You find new and creative ways to hurt our kids and disappoint us!

You mean the same kids who can turn in work with no penalty up until the last day of the term? The same kids who aren’t required to come to class or login for “attendance” until 11:59pm, yet teachers have to make sure they are learning? Okay.

Get over yourself. I have leave that I can take and it’s not your business why I’m not at work. Do you tell your clients or customers why you take a day off?

Teachers are college educated professionals who SHOULD be respected as such.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought everyone hated this plan? Now you’re mad at the people trying to stop it? Or is this just a place to complain about whatever grievance you have today?

I support our teachers.

I didn’t hate this plan and I didn’t hate they hybrid plan proved previously this summer. I would have taken either. I have a SN kid who needs to be back in school at least part time. I in general support teachers unions but I don’t even know what they want at this point or what the metric to feel safe enough to return. DCPS, IMHO, at least comes off as trying to help the kids that need it most. There’s just too much drama at this point.

Thank you. I'm a parent and do not have SN students but agree. I feel like at least DCPS was trying to help children at need. I don't see the WTU doing anything in children's interest.

They were trying by not informing ANY SELF CONTAINED students if they have a spot next week?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If there are any teachers reading this please know: we support you!

not this parent, and many others.

Yea, our parent listserve is not it's usual "we love our teachers" self, that's for sure.

[Anonymous]

WTU had put together a great checklist (sorry, I don't have a link). When I read through it, I remember thinking it was a good place to be but would be hard to implement, would require more money, but would actually convince me that my kids would be safe at school (and wouldn't infect the rest of the family or their teachers). Clearly leadership isn't willing to do what's needed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Normally I contribute quite generously to the group fund for our teacher’s holiday bonus. I will not be making a contribution this year, as they’re protesting not wanting to teach my SN child who sorely needs in-person to learn. Feels like a slap in her face.

I have zero respect for my kid’s teachers right now.

They won’t care, money is not the issue.

Also stop, your child isn’t the center of their world. Since people love to compare us to other countries how about the children who don’t get school and are sold as soldiers? Or the ones who have to walk 10 miles to school no matter the weather? The homeless ones without decent shelter? All pre-Covid.

Count your blessings and stop acting like a spoiled child because you aren’t getting what you want.

Based on this "logic," and I'm using the word in its loosest possible sense, teachers should be able to do just about anything and parents shouldn't complain, because at least the kids aren't being pressed into service as child soldiers.

Relatedly, you're an idiot.

[Anonymous]

Both of mine called out, K and Pre-K.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We just heard from our 3rd grade teachers saying "There will be no live lessons, instead the kiddos will have an asynchronous day."

Kiddos. kills me. As if they care.

Email them and tell them what you think. “Kiddos” would have made me furious too.

And it was just a wimpy note on Canvas. Nothing to the parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is logging into Canvas today crossing a picket line?

Yet if our kids don't click on Canvas they are unexcused absent, right? This whole thing is insane. Thanks DC. Thanks WTU. You find new and creative ways to hurt our kids and disappoint us!

You mean the same kids who can turn in work with no penalty up until the last day of the term? The same kids who aren’t required to come to class or login for “attendance” until 11:59pm, yet teachers have to make sure they are learning? Okay.

Get over yourself. I have leave that I can take and it’s not your business why I’m not at work. Do you tell your clients or customers why you take a day off?

Teachers are college educated professionals who SHOULD be respected as such.

Then show up and own your job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Normally I contribute quite generously to the group fund for our teacher’s holiday bonus. I will not be making a contribution this year, as they’re protesting not wanting to teach my SN child who sorely needs in-person to learn. Feels like a slap in her face.

I have zero respect for my kid’s teachers right now.

You're mad that they aren't prioritizing your needs while making no attempt to show any bit of concern for theirs. Maybe if everyone thought about someone else instead of themselves, we wouldn't be in this mess to begin with?