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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that this is likely something we will all (or most of us) catch and that other mitigating efforts (indoor eating, bars, etc) would do more to slow the spread than virtual learning.

That being said, I do have concerns about the mental health challenge the timing of this wave does to our teachers, staff, and students- not to mention society as a whole.  Everyone is in desperate need of a break, needs to see family/friends, needs to just rest. And now, a good portion of our teachers and staff will spend their holidays isolated and/or sick. That worries me. Schools were already dealing with staff shortages. Teachers and school staff rely on those breaks to recharge and rest... if a large quantity miss that time...

I fear that this wave will impact schools far worse in this regard- as compared to the actual sickness.[/quote]

This is the point that most people seem to be missing.  I'm a teacher, and this week has been horrendously stressful.  Covid cases reported daily - students pulled out of classes when covid results from asymptomatic testing on Monday came in mid-day Tuesday.  Multiple teachers sent home in the middle of the day (by other teachers forcing the point - the principal "didn't think the symptoms were severe enough to require leave").  I've been on edge all week, and that comes out as less patience for students, and less ability to put together well-planned lessons.  It's hard to do ANY job well when you are in a constant state of stress.  It's even harder when you are trying to figure out how to support the students in the classroom and at home.  I'll keep going in, but I'm also sure that the quality of education that I'll be able to provide is declining.  You can all tell me to quit - I'm trying to push through, but definitely considering it - but that won't solve the issue of your child's education.  There is NO ONE to replace me, even if I gave a month's notice before I quit.  What is the solution?  If the goal is to just have kids in a building to see their friends and let their parents go to work (which is definitely a reasonable purpose for school), then the answer is easy - keep the schools open regardless of what happens.  If you want actual learning to happen for the next few months, however, the answer is much more difficult, because driving your teachers into the ground is not the way to go.[/quote]

That does sound very stressful!  It makes me recall going into a grocery store in the early days and being scared of the other people there.[/quote]

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