I am upset my son won’t be in person (IEP) and all of my anger is directed at the geniuses downtown.

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Anonymous wrote:I mean yes, but not when we are at the HIGHEST number of cases per day?

People whining about teachers abdicating their responsibility and needing to suck it up are blind to the actual realities of what is happening.

Fight for many more robust supports for at-risk and special needs children and families NOW. But don't insist we need to go the route of heading back just because "it's time" and you're sick of it.

Suck it up, harpies. Or suck it. Either is fine.

The ironic thing is they abdicate their parenting to schools and teachers and don't see that the issue is they aren't used to having to do that part of parenting.

At-risk families are making it work. SN students need more in terms of services and supports but that's also been the case in person as well.

lol "At-risk families are making it work!" And homeless families are just fine without homes! Evidence: They are still alive. At risk families are making it work? Evidence: I have a good feeling about it. Neat!

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No, and yes, because I'm normal and don't want to kill people. Some people, on the other hand, are crazy trolls who want to open schools willy-nilly and increase the death toll. I don't think we should listen to them.

That seems like some really black and white thinking though. Can you see a middle ground where schools are opened but not "willy-nilly?"

No, which is why I answered that way. I’m also a scientist with some experience in virology and am firmly in the cautious camp. I’ve been urging people to be careful, wear masks and social distance all along, and look where we are. Schools cannot open. Sorry.

so you’re ok staying closed through 2021.

Why are you badgering people with a date. We are in an global pandemic without any clue what's happening next. If you tell me everyone adheres to mask rules and our cases go down to almost nil in two weeks, i would say sure I'd push for opening school immediately. But if we're still in this shitshow of carelessness and case spikes, then yes it could be 2022 and I wouldn't send my kids to school.

with regards to teachers, I think if DCPS created a plan that's sensible and involved principals, teachers and SN parents, they would get a lot more teachers on board and oppose the fringe views of WTU. DCPS overplayed their hands this round and now united the teachers for the most part with this shitty plan, and that's why we are where we are now. There was no way these schools were even ready to open next week (facts will come out when these school "walkthroughs" happen this week).

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Anonymous wrote:At the end of the day, this is a job for teachers. People act like teachers need to go the extra mile because of their precious students. But we really don’t pay teachers enough or respect them enough in the US for them to have to do so much more than regular office workers who are mostly working from home

It’s interesting how nobody will answer the question of how long you will accept DL for.

How long? I guess we'd have to ask COVID. You do know that there is a pandemic, right? If it is the entire school year, I am fine with that. If we get to fall 2021, ask me then. That is more than 9 months away. 9 months ago we were in February and we had no idea that 230,000 Americans were about to die. So chill. Take it day by day and week by week. There's no rush.

The plan sucked. WTU sucks. I hope this forces true negotiation, but I worry it’s just total victory for teachers. Also, I’m annoyed that the Chancellor didn’t announce this over the weekend if they were going to; why force kids to miss a day of school? Just to force teachers to take a paid day? So petty.

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No, and yes, because I'm normal and don't want to kill people. Some people, on the other hand, are crazy trolls who want to open schools willy-nilly and increase the death toll. I don't think we should listen to them.

That seems like some really black and white thinking though. Can you see a middle ground where schools are opened but not "willy-nilly?"

No, which is why I answered that way. I’m also a scientist with some experience in virology and am firmly in the cautious camp. I’ve been urging people to be careful, wear masks and social distance all along, and look where we are. Schools cannot open. Sorry.

so you’re ok staying closed through 2021.

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Anonymous wrote:
No, and yes, because I'm normal and don't want to kill people. Some people, on the other hand, are crazy trolls who want to open schools willy-nilly and increase the death toll. I don't think we should listen to them.

That seems like some really black and white thinking though. Can you see a middle ground where schools are opened but not "willy-nilly?"

No, which is why I answered that way. I’m also a scientist with some experience in virology and am firmly in the cautious camp. I’ve been urging people to be careful, wear masks and social distance all along, and look where we are. Schools cannot open. Sorry.

why can schools open everywhere except here? why can private schools be open?

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Anonymous wrote:
No, and yes, because I'm normal and don't want to kill people. Some people, on the other hand, are crazy trolls who want to open schools willy-nilly and increase the death toll. I don't think we should listen to them.

That seems like some really black and white thinking though. Can you see a middle ground where schools are opened but not "willy-nilly?"

No, which is why I answered that way. I’m also a scientist with some experience in virology and am firmly in the cautious camp. I’ve been urging people to be careful, wear masks and social distance all along, and look where we are. Schools cannot open. Sorry.

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Anonymous wrote:I support the teachers AND I want in-person school. I don't think they are mutually exclusive. I think if DCPS actually worked with the teachers (and parents) to develop a plan with actual buy-in, instead of hatching these plans at Central and then announcing them on the news and expecting everyone to hop on board without asking any questions, we could already be back in-person with some form of hybrid.

There are teachers who want to come back. There are also teachers who don't. There are logistical problems around staffing and how to create a concurrent model. The only way to solve those problems (and they are solvable) is to be working together with teachers to figure it out.

THIS !!! - a teacher

I agree with this. I'm also really turned off by the vitriol aimed at teachers. Someone in my kid's class sent a really mean-spirited, disrespectful note to the the teacher, which I only know about because they cc'ed the entire class, which I found really inappropriate. And my frustration at the situation isn't served by bashing the teacher, who has been working hard and clearly cares about the students. I think that the schools should be open, but we're not going to get there the way Bowser and DCPS are going about it.

I would respond to that email immediately, copying all, without acknowledging the complaint, saying that I am grateful for the hard work the teacher is putting in under very challenging circumstances, and that I want him/her to know that we appreciate and support them. Have been in this situation before with a bunch of a-hole complainer parents; it's such a bad look.

So only teachers get to have any feelings? I’m sorry but as a SN mom whose child lost a needed in person class, I was extremely upset all day - and I let all the teachers know. “Actions have consequences” as they say. Teachers should expect harsh words when they go on strike because they don’t want to let SN kids in school.

You may be upset but I’m sorry you have a myopic view of only what works for your child. DL is not working for my child and he was not offered a spot. It was a terrible plan and DCPS knew it. They refuse to ask school staff for any advice and this is what happens

so this plan is out and you “support the teachers”. my question is how long will that last? what if they refuse to return all year?

You people are delusional. There is no what it. Done deal.

I think these mommies actually believe there will be a kumbayah moment in January and we’ll all go back for term 3.

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Anonymous wrote:I support the teachers AND I want in-person school. I don't think they are mutually exclusive. I think if DCPS actually worked with the teachers (and parents) to develop a plan with actual buy-in, instead of hatching these plans at Central and then announcing them on the news and expecting everyone to hop on board without asking any questions, we could already be back in-person with some form of hybrid.

There are teachers who want to come back. There are also teachers who don't. There are logistical problems around staffing and how to create a concurrent model. The only way to solve those problems (and they are solvable) is to be working together with teachers to figure it out.

THIS !!! - a teacher

I agree with this. I'm also really turned off by the vitriol aimed at teachers. Someone in my kid's class sent a really mean-spirited, disrespectful note to the the teacher, which I only know about because they cc'ed the entire class, which I found really inappropriate. And my frustration at the situation isn't served by bashing the teacher, who has been working hard and clearly cares about the students. I think that the schools should be open, but we're not going to get there the way Bowser and DCPS are going about it.

I would respond to that email immediately, copying all, without acknowledging the complaint, saying that I am grateful for the hard work the teacher is putting in under very challenging circumstances, and that I want him/her to know that we appreciate and support them. Have been in this situation before with a bunch of a-hole complainer parents; it's such a bad look.

So only teachers get to have any feelings? I’m sorry but as a SN mom whose child lost a needed in person class, I was extremely upset all day - and I let all the teachers know. “Actions have consequences” as they say. Teachers should expect harsh words when they go on strike because they don’t want to let SN kids in school.

You may be upset but I’m sorry you have a myopic view of only what works for your child. DL is not working for my child and he was not offered a spot. It was a terrible plan and DCPS knew it. They refuse to ask school staff for any advice and this is what happens

so this plan is out and you “support the teachers”. my question is how long will that last? what if they refuse to return all year?

You people are delusional. There is no what it. Done deal.

Anonymous wrote:At the end of the day, this is a job for teachers. People act like teachers need to go the extra mile because of their precious students. But we really don’t pay teachers enough or respect them enough in the US for them to have to do so much more than regular office workers who are mostly working from home

It’s interesting how nobody will answer the question of how long you will accept DL for.

At the end of the day, this is a job for teachers. People act like teachers need to go the extra mile because of their precious students. But we really don’t pay teachers enough or respect them enough in the US for them to have to do so much more than regular office workers who are mostly working from home

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I support the teachers AND I want in-person school. I don't think they are mutually exclusive. I think if DCPS actually worked with the teachers (and parents) to develop a plan with actual buy-in, instead of hatching these plans at Central and then announcing them on the news and expecting everyone to hop on board without asking any questions, we could already be back in-person with some form of hybrid.

There are teachers who want to come back. There are also teachers who don't. There are logistical problems around staffing and how to create a concurrent model. The only way to solve those problems (and they are solvable) is to be working together with teachers to figure it out.

THIS !!! - a teacher

I agree with this. I'm also really turned off by the vitriol aimed at teachers. Someone in my kid's class sent a really mean-spirited, disrespectful note to the the teacher, which I only know about because they cc'ed the entire class, which I found really inappropriate. And my frustration at the situation isn't served by bashing the teacher, who has been working hard and clearly cares about the students. I think that the schools should be open, but we're not going to get there the way Bowser and DCPS are going about it.

I would respond to that email immediately, copying all, without acknowledging the complaint, saying that I am grateful for the hard work the teacher is putting in under very challenging circumstances, and that I want him/her to know that we appreciate and support them. Have been in this situation before with a bunch of a-hole complainer parents; it's such a bad look.

So only teachers get to have any feelings? I’m sorry but as a SN mom whose child lost a needed in person class, I was extremely upset all day - and I let all the teachers know. “Actions have consequences” as they say. Teachers should expect harsh words when they go on strike because they don’t want to let SN kids in school.

You may be upset but I’m sorry you have a myopic view of only what works for your child. DL is not working for my child and he was not offered a spot. It was a terrible plan and DCPS knew it. They refuse to ask school staff for any advice and this is what happens

so this plan is out and you “support the teachers”. my question is how long will that last? what if they refuse to return all year?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I support the teachers AND I want in-person school. I don't think they are mutually exclusive. I think if DCPS actually worked with the teachers (and parents) to develop a plan with actual buy-in, instead of hatching these plans at Central and then announcing them on the news and expecting everyone to hop on board without asking any questions, we could already be back in-person with some form of hybrid.

There are teachers who want to come back. There are also teachers who don't. There are logistical problems around staffing and how to create a concurrent model. The only way to solve those problems (and they are solvable) is to be working together with teachers to figure it out.

THIS !!! - a teacher

I agree with this. I'm also really turned off by the vitriol aimed at teachers. Someone in my kid's class sent a really mean-spirited, disrespectful note to the the teacher, which I only know about because they cc'ed the entire class, which I found really inappropriate. And my frustration at the situation isn't served by bashing the teacher, who has been working hard and clearly cares about the students. I think that the schools should be open, but we're not going to get there the way Bowser and DCPS are going about it.

I would respond to that email immediately, copying all, without acknowledging the complaint, saying that I am grateful for the hard work the teacher is putting in under very challenging circumstances, and that I want him/her to know that we appreciate and support them. Have been in this situation before with a bunch of a-hole complainer parents; it's such a bad look.

So only teachers get to have any feelings? I’m sorry but as a SN mom whose child lost a needed in person class, I was extremely upset all day - and I let all the teachers know. “Actions have consequences” as they say. Teachers should expect harsh words when they go on strike because they don’t want to let SN kids in school.

You may be upset but I’m sorry you have a myopic view of only what works for your child. DL is not working for my child and he was not offered a spot. It was a terrible plan and DCPS knew it. They refuse to ask school staff for any advice and this is what happens

So now neither of your kids get to go back. All year. Enjoy. I did get a spot so I am not sure how I'd feel if I didn't - bitter - but I can't imagine deciding that no one getting a spot would be a better solution. I guess we'll never know for sure.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I support the teachers AND I want in-person school. I don't think they are mutually exclusive. I think if DCPS actually worked with the teachers (and parents) to develop a plan with actual buy-in, instead of hatching these plans at Central and then announcing them on the news and expecting everyone to hop on board without asking any questions, we could already be back in-person with some form of hybrid.

There are teachers who want to come back. There are also teachers who don't. There are logistical problems around staffing and how to create a concurrent model. The only way to solve those problems (and they are solvable) is to be working together with teachers to figure it out.

THIS !!! - a teacher

I agree with this. I'm also really turned off by the vitriol aimed at teachers. Someone in my kid's class sent a really mean-spirited, disrespectful note to the the teacher, which I only know about because they cc'ed the entire class, which I found really inappropriate. And my frustration at the situation isn't served by bashing the teacher, who has been working hard and clearly cares about the students. I think that the schools should be open, but we're not going to get there the way Bowser and DCPS are going about it.

I would respond to that email immediately, copying all, without acknowledging the complaint, saying that I am grateful for the hard work the teacher is putting in under very challenging circumstances, and that I want him/her to know that we appreciate and support them. Have been in this situation before with a bunch of a-hole complainer parents; it's such a bad look.

So only teachers get to have any feelings? I’m sorry but as a SN mom whose child lost a needed in person class, I was extremely upset all day - and I let all the teachers know. “Actions have consequences” as they say. Teachers should expect harsh words when they go on strike because they don’t want to let SN kids in school.

You may be upset but I’m sorry you have a myopic view of only what works for your child. DL is not working for my child and he was not offered a spot. It was a terrible plan and DCPS knew it. They refuse to ask school staff for any advice and this is what happens