Anonymous wrote:I’m an elementary school teacher going back 4 days a week with almost all my kids coming back 4 days IPL (all who want it).

I don’t want anyone for even a second to think that we are doing it for the rude and nasty people on this site. I didn’t read this site before the brookings report, but holy hell were they right. DCPS has already begun their backtracking bc they realize their messaging helped create this nice white parent monster, but it will also take some self reflection from y’all. I hope you take this opportunity to start thanking teachers and mending those relationships bc boy oh boy was your true self shown during this time.

What backtracking is DCPS doing?

Anonymous wrote:I’m an elementary school teacher going back 4 days a week with almost all my kids coming back 4 days IPL (all who want it).

I don’t want anyone for even a second to think that we are doing it for the rude and nasty people on this site. I didn’t read this site before the brookings report, but holy hell were they right. DCPS has already begun their backtracking bc they realize their messaging helped create this nice white parent monster, but it will also take some self reflection from y’all. I hope you take this opportunity to start thanking teachers and mending those relationships bc boy oh boy was your true self shown during this time.

If you've read this site and these threads (and not had to go into a classroom and teach for almost an entire year) then you should know that while there is certainly some venting done here (it's part of the fun of being anonymous on the Internet) there is ample reason for DCPS parents to be angry and frustrated with how the school system has treated us and our kids. You might want to check some of your own assumptions. Not all of us are rich white parents living in NW.

And you shouldn't go back "for the rude and nasty people on this site." You should go back because IT'S YOUR JOB and our tax dollars pay your salary. Also because the scientific evidence is overwhelmingly clear that it is safe to do so.

As for "thanking" teachers, what should we thank them for? Slavishly following the divisive advice of the WTU? Failing to show up for Zoom classes, grade student work, or make themselves available on the day off they have EVERY WEEK when they are supposed to be supporting students? Because I have two kids in DCPS at two different schools and that has been our experience. And neither has been able to return to IPL this year. I'll thank you to do your job and stop acting like you are a hero.

Anonymous wrote:Not ITS.

Is ITS Inspired Teaching? Do they have fall plans? Hoping to get in off waitlist.

Anonymous wrote:Janney is different by grade which makes it hard to track. 4th is half days for 2 days a week. I have heard that not all PK-4 or 2nd were offered in person slots but those that have a teacher in person are going 4 days for half days. It’s a far cry from 4 days full time or even 4 half days for everyone. Very concerned for fall.

I believe that everyone in 3-5 was offered a spot but it’s only 2 half days/week.

I’m an elementary school teacher going back 4 days a week with almost all my kids coming back 4 days IPL (all who want it).

I don’t want anyone for even a second to think that we are doing it for the rude and nasty people on this site. I didn’t read this site before the brookings report, but holy hell were they right. DCPS has already begun their backtracking bc they realize their messaging helped create this nice white parent monster, but it will also take some self reflection from y’all. I hope you take this opportunity to start thanking teachers and mending those relationships bc boy oh boy was your true self shown during this time.

Janney is different by grade which makes it hard to track. 4th is half days for 2 days a week. I have heard that not all PK-4 or 2nd were offered in person slots but those that have a teacher in person are going 4 days for half days. It’s a far cry from 4 days full time or even 4 half days for everyone. Very concerned for fall.

Anonymous wrote:Our school is going back ft based on parent and teacher comfort. Everyone is thrilled. A few high risk parents have to stay DL. Teachers aren’t at risk

No way I’ll name it a) because I’m petty like that 2) we are high performing, diverse and never mentioned on DCUM.

We don’t trash teachers or admin (even in private).

None of us wanted to go back in term 3 we didn’t think it was safe.

Full-time, 5 days a week w/ teachers in every classroom and all kids who want IPL accommodated? The fact that you won't name the school suggests that, like the mythical unicorn, it doesn't exist in the DCPS system.

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Anonymous wrote:We need a comprehensive list of schools that are mostly open so we can shame those that are still mostly closed.

this is what a lawsuit could do

100 percent in favor of a lawsuit

There is another thread that is exploring that as an option and many of us have already started organizing. There is contact info. on the thread if you'd like to get in touch.

Thread is here: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/961937.page

It's pretty clear that the mishmash of policies DCPS schools are pursuing at this point are not working for most families and are, as they say, arbitrary and capricious.

Our school is going back ft based on parent and teacher comfort. Everyone is thrilled. A few high risk parents have to stay DL. Teachers aren’t at risk

No way I’ll name it a) because I’m petty like that 2) we are high performing, diverse and never mentioned on DCUM.

We don’t trash teachers or admin (even in private).

None of us wanted to go back in term 3 we didn’t think it was safe.

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Anonymous wrote:We need a comprehensive list of schools that are mostly open so we can shame those that are still mostly closed.

this is what a lawsuit could do

100 percent in favor of a lawsuit

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Anonymous wrote:I know someone whose kid is going back 4.5 days at Oyster. So envious!

I heard that only about half of the kids are being offered it though.

This is why I asked, I think it’s key to track who is open and also for how many kids.

Our school is open hybrid to all kids, but want to know how many are actually moving to full time and meeting demand.

PP here and that's a good point. If they are offering full-time to only part of a grade on the basis of a lottery, then that is a terrible approach that shouldn't even be legal in the public school system. If they are prioritizing younger grades over older ones that's a different story.

Usually not a lottery but teachers get to pick which kids based on....who needs it most? Super transparent. So glad our school isn’t doing this.

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Anonymous wrote:I know someone whose kid is going back 4.5 days at Oyster. So envious!

I heard that only about half of the kids are being offered it though.

This is why I asked, I think it’s key to track who is open and also for how many kids.

Our school is open hybrid to all kids, but want to know how many are actually moving to full time and meeting demand.

PP here and that's a good point. If they are offering full-time to only part of a grade on the basis of a lottery, then that is a terrible approach that shouldn't even be legal in the public school system. If they are prioritizing younger grades over older ones that's a different story.

Anonymous wrote:I know someone whose kid is going back 4.5 days at Oyster. So envious!

I heard that only about half of the kids are being offered it though.

This is why I asked, I think it’s key to track who is open and also for how many kids.

Our school is open hybrid to all kids, but want to know how many are actually moving to full time and meeting demand.

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Anonymous wrote:Not ITS.

Then this is not the thread for you. Move along.

DP. Do you always feel the need to be rude or are you just having a bad day? Do you do this IRL?

The PP was answering the question OP asked. It was an open question with a yes or no answer, and she answered no.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not ITS.

Then this is not the thread for you. Move along.

NP, but I think it's helpful to hear from schools where they aren't returning full time as well, to have (anecdotal) information about as many schools as possible in one place.

+1. No need to be rude. PP was answering the question that was asked.