When my grandmother was a girl, children in her community could and did attend school barefoot. At some point the state imposed wearing shoes. I doubt they even had a public health emergency. Life went on.

This not something to LOL about frankly.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s entirely unrealistic to think that kids will wear a mask properly for the length of a school day.

But somehow teachers yes?

Okie dokie

Teachers can wear masks, but shouldn't be required to. And students can wear masks, but shouldn't be required to.

Treat them the same. Welcomed, but not required.

But certainly adults know how to wear a mask properly, not fling it around, not touch the outside, not pull it down to talk. Kids... not so much, LOL.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not an expert, but as a teacher, we can’t make them. There will also be at least a couple kids who refuse to comply. Masks will become the new cell phone issue.

No mask, no education. Simple.

Maybe in MD or DC, but in VA kids will be happily mask-free.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not an expert, but as a teacher, we can’t make them. There will also be at least a couple kids who refuse to comply. Masks will become the new cell phone issue.

No mask, no education. Simple.

No masks!!!!!!

Masks are for short term emergency use Only! not daily multi-hours non stop use!

Brain, lung, heart damage due to insufficient oxygen.

NO!

Teachers can’t wear masks either. I’m thinking of all the students with hearing or attention issues.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not an expert, but as a teacher, we can’t make them. There will also be at least a couple kids who refuse to comply. Masks will become the new cell phone issue.

No mask, no education. Simple.

That would require changes to discipline policies and changes in DCUM culture. Even if former gets through, the later won’t. DCUM parents don’t care if a para with a heart condition dies.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did you start this thread in the VA schools forum, too? Its not required for anyone to wear a mask. If a teacher can't socially distance, she should throw a mask on for a few minutes.

The issue is it stays in the air for 15+ minutes so its not just about socially distancing.

Well, argue with the panel of expert Virginia used.

Kids growing body needs 3 to 4 times an adult needs.

Masks restrict breathng by 80%.

Brain that is oxygen depraved can experience serious issues.

Lack of oxygen leads to cellular cancer.

Masks are not safe for long term use.

Never were.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Face shields are a way more workable option for staff. I tried mine on today. It's like wearing glasses or a hat. And you can breathe!

Face Shields protect your eyes from airborne droplets - you still need to cover your nose and mouth - that's why you Drs & nurses in both.

The shield extends past my chin. Teachers can’t teach in a mask. At least not well. Kids won’t be able to hear me as I won’t have the oxygen supply to project. And students aren’t going to keep masks in either. We’re going to hope for the best and deal with periodic shutdowns most likely.

Anonymous wrote:Did you start this thread in the VA schools forum, too? Its not required for anyone to wear a mask. If a teacher can't socially distance, she should throw a mask on for a few minutes.

The issue is it stays in the air for 15+ minutes so its not just about socially distancing.

Anonymous wrote:Not an expert, but as a teacher, we can’t make them. There will also be at least a couple kids who refuse to comply. Masks will become the new cell phone issue.

No mask, no education. Simple.

Anonymous wrote:Face shields are a way more workable option for staff. I tried mine on today. It's like wearing glasses or a hat. And you can breathe!

Face Shields protect your eyes from airborne droplets - you still need to cover your nose and mouth - that's why you Drs & nurses in both.

Did you start this thread in the VA schools forum, too? Its not required for anyone to wear a mask. If a teacher can't socially distance, she should throw a mask on for a few minutes.