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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I see a lot of people speculating that teachers just don't care about x or parents just don't care about y. Who cares about what is not the issue. We all have boundaries in our lives, things we will not tolerate. It is pretty rare that conversation with other people changes those boundaries. Further, we cannot force other people to change to suit our own needs. I know life would be easier that way, but people can only control their own actions, not others.

So, given the above, a lot of teachers have boundaries for what it will take for them to feel safe. There are a lot of reasons why teachers have those boundaries, and it is really none of our business. They can absolutely care about the children, but feel the need to put themselves first. After all, no one on this planet is in charge of ensuring another neurotypical adult's well-being. The only person who can take care of you is you. [b]In fact, teachers have been telling people for a long time pre-COVID that they care about their students, but they cannot solve the most pressing societal problems that interfere with student learning. No matter how much one loves teaching, at the end of the day it is a job and nothing more. [b]Teachers can invest a lot in students, and it does not mean that administrators or the community will invest any more back in teachers. [/quote]

It's interesting you say that, because the opposite is true. Teachers speak from both sides of their mouths on this issue. When it serves their interests, they are the appointed guardians of equity, fighting to eliminate the achievement gap and against inequality. When it does not serve their interests, they point out, quite correctly, that teachers cannot solve those societal problems.

Which is more likely to exacerbate the achievement gap?  Continued DL or returning to in person instruction?  [/quote]

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