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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Before anyone posts about how safe private schools are, consider doing some actual reading. Also consider that teachers in private schools  have NO choice, as well as the fact that private schools don't have to address any legal requirements regarding student disabilities.  Private schools also have far less numbers, flexibility with time and space,  and all the $$ parents are willing to throw at them.

Stop acting like  private schools have prevailed in this mess. They  basically saw financial  opportunity,  that's all. They aren't open because they are more virtuous, caring,  or more informed. It's a business,  that's all- and that includes parochial schools.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/maryland-school-outbreaks/2020/11/20/464a0b08-29eb-11eb-9b14-ad872157ebc9_story.html

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article246646938.html

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/virginia-private-schools-virtual-after-coronavirus-outbreak/65-8f17c9ae-e505-4c85-85ad-08ba9c3d3f32

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/08/09/schools-cite-hipaa-hide-coronavirus-numbers-they-cant-do-that/3323986001/

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/investigations/focus/kentucky-schools-required-disclose-info-covid-19-coronavirus/417-aa903102-622d-491a-ade2-de1ea6b8930e[/quote]

Why does private school success make you angry? Of course it is easier because the population is smaller.

Perhaps you should actually do some reading. All schools in Maryland are required to report COVID cases. The first article you cited involved public and private schools. Two of the articles you cited involve other states, not Maryland. One of your articles addresses a Virginia cluster associated with a non-school sponsored event, so it does not demonstrate school transmission.

Yes, there have been some outbreaks in private schools, but that was expected. The level of COVID in any school is related to the level of community spread, which is very high. Private schools, due in part to their smaller classes, were able to open their doors for in person learning when the metrics were lower; something HCPSS was not able to do.

I hope you aren't an HCPSS teacher. Whoever you are, ask yourself why a choice made by any family to find an educational environment outside of public school that works better for their family is so offensive. My family left HCPSS for a private school before the pandemic and have been happy with that choice. We are even more grateful for that decision this year.[/quote]

No, I am not a HCPSS teacher. One doesn't need to be to support the reasons  behind virtual learning during a global pandemic.  It isn't only the teachers who understand the merit of the current instructional offering. (And if I were an HCPSS teacher, I still would  be well within my rights to defend my own life, I would imagine. The fact that  you cannot imagine that a teacher would be concerned explains everything, here.)

,*It is that comment, (I hope you are not a HCPSS teacher) that is absolutely indicative of your entire misunderstanding  because it is about the teachers. They don't serve at your pleasure or convenience. Regardless,  I work in an entirely different field,  and have been working virtually,  I might add since March 23 of this year. I'm guessing you have, as well.

I have fully explained why opening private  schools is dangerous and exploitive. Secondly,  you fully admit that a private 
school has the physical plant to possibly  accommodate far less students,  which exposes WHY a public school cannot  open- all the while railing against public schools for NOT opening. It appears that you are arguing against  your own point. So, only the wealthy and  privileged should  get to choose,  is that  correct? ( This is so convenient considering it is on the tails of the redistricting  opposition, I find. Tsk Tsk Tsk.....)

Why do I oppose your reasoning to go to a private school? Here's why-
1. You are contributing to community spread and exploiting underpaid and under qualified teachers who don't have the support to teach virtually because their schools have to open to generate cash. If the privates went virtual, none of their client  base would opt to stay.  In opening, 
they are also able  to entice public parents with money who want to bail out. 
2. You have deemed yourself as beyond privileged, not willing to even make an effort or assist in the public program, while  defaulting immediately to plan B,  all the while  assuring everyone that it's  safe. Safe for whom? You mention incidence happening outside of schools,  not schools...well, where do you think the kid goes?  And how  are you so sure  where point of infection is? And why is it ALWAYS an event outside of school...(see my next comment about reporting.)  Your statement is rather naive. 
3. I can assure you that most  or many 
open  privates are not  reporting cases in Md accurately or consistently.  There are so many ways to "not report" COVID.  You have zero understanding of this. (See my comment about naivete above.)  
4. Your behavior, your feeling of entitlement,  your  preferences  puts others  at risk.  Period. You are no different than the anti maskers, or even an actress who bribes her kids into college!

Your big problem is not with the BOE, who are clearly doing what everyone is or should  be doing. Schools are not likely to return this year to a building as so many other workplaces will not be operating in person as well - and all for the same reasons. It's not about you and your needs.

Meanwhile,  I'm fairly certain where I can find opinions similar to yours, or even yours (!), from that ever disturbing concensus of seriously addled individuals that plague a couple  or more local  FB sites with their frequent horror posts-should I choose  to read any of them again, so there's little need to respond here.

Maybe you loggerheads can sue...Oh wait...... :lol:  :roll:  (Yeah, THAT went well, didn't it?)

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