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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They haven't decided what 2021-2022 will be yet (in-person, virtual or hybrid), but they're going to hold info sessions on virtual-only options.

I guess I'm not surprised, but I am bummed that they're already going down this route. Bah humbug[/quote]

I think that Maryland schools need to do what most states in the country have and develop a robust virtual option where you select at the beginning of the year or semester and then you're locked in, barring special circumstances where you have to petition.  (e.g. if you start chemo, you can move to virtual.  If your parent who was supervising your online learning starts chemo you can move to in person).

It would reduce numbers in public schools, and allow for some social distancing, reduce the voices advocating for virtual for everyone, and would get rid of the concurrent nonsense.  Then the kids who choose in person could commit to doing as much in person as is safe.  I'm hopeful that 5 days a week is safe, but even if it's 2 and 2, there are more options when you know you'll see all of your kids in person then there currently are. [/quote]

[b]I agree, but think that DL only students should be locked in, preferably for the entire year which would make staffing easier[/b].

One thing I don't agree with is the idea of allowing DL only students to remain with their assigned schools, including for activities and sports. I would support this option for those students who cannot learn in person due to high risk health conditions or because of a particular need that makes DL inappropriate.  However, for students who just want DL because they like it better (or want to sleep later), there should be different activities for those DL only students.  Otherwise, the DL option is not really addressing overcrowding issues and could make them worse.[/quote]

It would make staffing easier, but I don't think schools will be that restrictive.  I would imagine, at the very least, gaining eligibility for the vaccine would be a reason to change circumstances.

As for outside of schools activities, it seems punitive to exclude kids from that and I'd be surprised if that were the rules established.

If, once we get past 21-22, schools choose to make a limited DL option available, I could see schools having stricter policies related thereto -- although I am still not sure they would keep kids out of extracurriculars.  But for this coming year, when a lot will still be influx in terms of Covid and vaccines, I think they will have to be more flexible.[/quote]

PP you responded to. That makes sense for next year. I wouldn't object. I was thinking more long term. I love the idea of having DL for certain students who need it and for making it an option for those who learn better that way. But I also think there has to be a tradeoff in terms of taking the good with the bad for both options long term.[/quote]

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