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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The more I think about this, the more I think DCPS should be looking for ways to prioritize in-person days for PK (and maybe also K and even 1st) while going to an all DL option for all older grades. I think it's silly to focus on academics for PK -- that's honestly not what universal PK is about. The whole reason for the universal PK program was to help families by easing the childcare burden on families. There isn't even much conclusive evidence that academic instruction in PK improves long-term outcomes. But the availability of PK helps families because it makes it easier for parents, particularly women, to work. For low-income and even middle class families, working parents create financial stability which can only be good for children.

Even you think about PK as a childcare solution, not an academic solution, it becomes clear that:

(1) DL is pointless for this age group -- it doesn't benefit the kids academically and it only increases the burden on families who have to manage homeschooling of very young children who are not capable of working independently yet; and

(2) If DCPS is able to offer any in-person instruction this year, it should prioritize it for PK students, students with special needs, and students who don't have access to a home environment that accommodates DL.

Acting like just abandoning PK for the year because DL doesn't work at this age totally ignores why PK exists to begin with. [/quote]

Please include Sped PK. It's way more than childcare! Some children in my classroom were non-verbal at first and learned to talk because of school and the supports we provide! They learn so many skills that can't be accomplished through PACKETS or even DL.

DL is bad but not worthless, I can at least teach parents or their care providers how to help their functional language skills. I can't dictate in person and I tried but pretty much all my colleagues disagreed about in person. Which I understand I am only 23 (healthy), married but no children.

The announcement today was devastating and I hope it'll be rescinded. Even 1 day a week, I'll wear a hazmat suit, the students can think I'm an astronaut...[/quote]

I just wanted to let you know that your passion for what you do and kind-heartedness shines through in your post. DCPS is lucky to have you. [/quote]

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