Anonymous wrote:NY Times had a really good article a few days ago about the school situation in NYC. I’m to lazy to search and post link. It did not go well. Everyone is mad at the mayor now - parents, teachers, principals, union, community members. Apparently trust between the mayor and teachers is the lowest it has ever been

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Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I am completely and totally sick of the Washington Teachers Union/ ELIZABETH DAVIS and her unrealistic notion of virtual school-going forever... My Kindergartener is new to her DCPS school and starting a BRAND NEW SCHOOL VIRTUALLY SUCKS. I hate everything about this. I'm beyond angry at the Mayor and "leadership" but mostly disgusted by the WTU and their complete lack of concern for how badly these new learners in elementary school are going to be behind due to the WTU's BS demands.
NYC managed to get the kids back in school in a much more complicated school district and after a Spring and Summer of MUCH worse conditions than DC but DC teachers can not? The parents in NYC are not standing for the city shutting down the schools and are FIGHTING BACK but in DC? every parent here is too Politically correct and scared to stand up to the WTU and demand we open schools. I'm so sick of this and can't believe parents are just lying down and taking this garbage.

We were at public for 3 years and left for private but I totally agree. I am horrified at the way parents here are lying down and taking it. It’s pathetic. When they tried to close our MoCo private I fought so hard and within days we had won. If parents pushed back as hard as the unions THAT would be something. But I genuinely think they care more about weird virtue signaling than the well being of their kids.

The union is tired of being blamed for this, since they can't make any headway with DCPS their next effort will be to try to mobilize parents through their propaganda. Watch. Teachers are tired of being blamed, the WTU is going to try to bring parents en masse on their side. Personally, I was pissed that our PTA/LSAT forwarded the WTU propaganda.

I hope DCPS continues to push back just as hard, weekly updates about opening of CAREs classrooms might help but as PP said upthread most people only care about their kids - if they have arranged socialization and are supplementing whatever teachers try to push out their kids will be fine.

You mean updates from DCPS that 18 CAREs staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and its not public?

Remember you want these CARE classrooms for the poor black and brown kids - who now get to take COVID-19 home to their parents doing shift work because now their kids are in CARE classrooms.

Yeah DCPS has no plan to update people with the public health issues that are the cause for the CARES room to begin with.

Prove it. And anecdotal reports to the WTU don't count, are not proof, are not reliable, etc. And if you are trying to suggest that assignment to the CARE classroom is where a person contracted the virus, please prove that too.

Here you go - https://twitter.com/AnnaLysaGayle/status/1332447764198920192?s=20

BTW she's a reporter but you can call her a WTU shill. But she sites DC gov information.

I have copied in the original source for citation purposes. Since when does quarantine = # of positive cases?
November 27, 2020

DCPS Personnel Working In-Person

Total Number of Personnel Tested Positive – Confirmed: 3
Total Number of Personnel Reported Positive – Pending Confirmation: 3
Total Number of Personnel Currently in Quarantine: 18
DCPS Students Participating in In-Person Activities

Total Number of Students Tested Positive – Confirmed: 0
Total Number of Students Reported Positive – Pending Confirmation: 1
Total Number of Students Currently in Quarantine: 16

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Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I am completely and totally sick of the Washington Teachers Union/ ELIZABETH DAVIS and her unrealistic notion of virtual school-going forever... My Kindergartener is new to her DCPS school and starting a BRAND NEW SCHOOL VIRTUALLY SUCKS. I hate everything about this. I'm beyond angry at the Mayor and "leadership" but mostly disgusted by the WTU and their complete lack of concern for how badly these new learners in elementary school are going to be behind due to the WTU's BS demands.
NYC managed to get the kids back in school in a much more complicated school district and after a Spring and Summer of MUCH worse conditions than DC but DC teachers can not? The parents in NYC are not standing for the city shutting down the schools and are FIGHTING BACK but in DC? every parent here is too Politically correct and scared to stand up to the WTU and demand we open schools. I'm so sick of this and can't believe parents are just lying down and taking this garbage.

We were at public for 3 years and left for private but I totally agree. I am horrified at the way parents here are lying down and taking it. It’s pathetic. When they tried to close our MoCo private I fought so hard and within days we had won. If parents pushed back as hard as the unions THAT would be something. But I genuinely think they care more about weird virtue signaling than the well being of their kids.

The union is tired of being blamed for this, since they can't make any headway with DCPS their next effort will be to try to mobilize parents through their propaganda. Watch. Teachers are tired of being blamed, the WTU is going to try to bring parents en masse on their side. Personally, I was pissed that our PTA/LSAT forwarded the WTU propaganda.

I hope DCPS continues to push back just as hard, weekly updates about opening of CAREs classrooms might help but as PP said upthread most people only care about their kids - if they have arranged socialization and are supplementing whatever teachers try to push out their kids will be fine.

You mean updates from DCPS that 18 CAREs staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and its not public?

Remember you want these CARE classrooms for the poor black and brown kids - who now get to take COVID-19 home to their parents doing shift work because now their kids are in CARE classrooms.

Yeah DCPS has no plan to update people with the public health issues that are the cause for the CARES room to begin with.

Oh ffs. We get it, you want childcare to be exclusively done by moms and low-paid non union workers at daycares.

Education is NOT childcare. You are the reason teachers hate teaching. its not the kids its parents like you who think you are their servants.

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Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I am completely and totally sick of the Washington Teachers Union/ ELIZABETH DAVIS and her unrealistic notion of virtual school-going forever... My Kindergartener is new to her DCPS school and starting a BRAND NEW SCHOOL VIRTUALLY SUCKS. I hate everything about this. I'm beyond angry at the Mayor and "leadership" but mostly disgusted by the WTU and their complete lack of concern for how badly these new learners in elementary school are going to be behind due to the WTU's BS demands.
NYC managed to get the kids back in school in a much more complicated school district and after a Spring and Summer of MUCH worse conditions than DC but DC teachers can not? The parents in NYC are not standing for the city shutting down the schools and are FIGHTING BACK but in DC? every parent here is too Politically correct and scared to stand up to the WTU and demand we open schools. I'm so sick of this and can't believe parents are just lying down and taking this garbage.

We were at public for 3 years and left for private but I totally agree. I am horrified at the way parents here are lying down and taking it. It’s pathetic. When they tried to close our MoCo private I fought so hard and within days we had won. If parents pushed back as hard as the unions THAT would be something. But I genuinely think they care more about weird virtue signaling than the well being of their kids.

The union is tired of being blamed for this, since they can't make any headway with DCPS their next effort will be to try to mobilize parents through their propaganda. Watch. Teachers are tired of being blamed, the WTU is going to try to bring parents en masse on their side. Personally, I was pissed that our PTA/LSAT forwarded the WTU propaganda.

I hope DCPS continues to push back just as hard, weekly updates about opening of CAREs classrooms might help but as PP said upthread most people only care about their kids - if they have arranged socialization and are supplementing whatever teachers try to push out their kids will be fine.

You mean updates from DCPS that 18 CAREs staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and its not public?

Remember you want these CARE classrooms for the poor black and brown kids - who now get to take COVID-19 home to their parents doing shift work because now their kids are in CARE classrooms.

Yeah DCPS has no plan to update people with the public health issues that are the cause for the CARES room to begin with.

Oh ffs. We get it, you want childcare to be exclusively done by moms and low-paid non union workers at daycares.

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Anonymous wrote:It is a vocal minority that wants schools in person. NYC proved that. They managed to hold in person instruction for maybe a month and a half, and even then were never more than 10 or 20 percent enrolled. A majority of parents are fine with schools closed and their kids attending virtually, and you don't hear much from them because they already have what they want. And now with a vaccine coming, it will stay this way until the summer.

^^This

DL sucks; having my kid home sucks. But for now its the best option - I look forward to the day when I look back on this and "cherish" the time we spent together.

BTW right now he's zoned out in front of the TV; I'm working (DCUM) break so I can get some work in before the DL interruptions. SUCKS big time - but I can't go hang out with a friend at her house; I can't drive and drop him off at Grandmas; can't go mall shopping or see a movie so for now I work on a nice Saturday afternoon and clean out a closet and "try" to play with my kid (maybe do a reading or math game).

I talk to all my mom friends and no one is screaming to get back. They are struggling too but dealing with the healthcare system now with a sick kid would be worse esp for the ones with multiples and small housing spaces.

you’re in a bubble. my mom friends want their kids to return to school or already have them in public and private schools in DC and elsewhere.

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Anonymous wrote:It is a vocal minority that wants schools in person. NYC proved that. They managed to hold in person instruction for maybe a month and a half, and even then were never more than 10 or 20 percent enrolled. A majority of parents are fine with schools closed and their kids attending virtually, and you don't hear much from them because they already have what they want. And now with a vaccine coming, it will stay this way until the summer.

^^This

DL sucks; having my kid home sucks. But for now its the best option - I look forward to the day when I look back on this and "cherish" the time we spent together.

BTW right now he's zoned out in front of the TV; I'm working (DCUM) break so I can get some work in before the DL interruptions. SUCKS big time - but I can't go hang out with a friend at her house; I can't drive and drop him off at Grandmas; can't go mall shopping or see a movie so for now I work on a nice Saturday afternoon and clean out a closet and "try" to play with my kid (maybe do a reading or math game).

I talk to all my mom friends and no one is screaming to get back. They are struggling too but dealing with the healthcare system now with a sick kid would be worse esp for the ones with multiples and small housing spaces.

you’re in a bubble. my mom friends want their kids to return to school or already have them in public and private schools in DC and elsewhere.

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Anonymous wrote:Here is a concrete action you can take now:

Each state must submit a plan to the CDC outlining how it will distribute the vaccine and what populations will get it first.

Look up the city’s first iteration of its plan and organize parents to demand that teachers are at the front of the line!!!

The teachers just want a perpetual vacation. Next, they’ll refuse the vaccine so that they can continue sheltering forever. Time to move.

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Anonymous wrote:It is a vocal minority that wants schools in person. NYC proved that. They managed to hold in person instruction for maybe a month and a half, and even then were never more than 10 or 20 percent enrolled. A majority of parents are fine with schools closed and their kids attending virtually, and you don't hear much from them because they already have what they want. And now with a vaccine coming, it will stay this way until the summer.

^^This

DL sucks; having my kid home sucks. But for now its the best option - I look forward to the day when I look back on this and "cherish" the time we spent together.

BTW right now he's zoned out in front of the TV; I'm working (DCUM) break so I can get some work in before the DL interruptions. SUCKS big time - but I can't go hang out with a friend at her house; I can't drive and drop him off at Grandmas; can't go mall shopping or see a movie so for now I work on a nice Saturday afternoon and clean out a closet and "try" to play with my kid (maybe do a reading or math game).

I talk to all my mom friends and no one is screaming to get back. They are struggling too but dealing with the healthcare system now with a sick kid would be worse esp for the ones with multiples and small housing spaces.

Anonymous wrote:It is a vocal minority that wants schools in person. NYC proved that. They managed to hold in person instruction for maybe a month and a half, and even then were never more than 10 or 20 percent enrolled. A majority of parents are fine with schools closed and their kids attending virtually, and you don't hear much from them because they already have what they want. And now with a vaccine coming, it will stay this way until the summer.

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Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I am completely and totally sick of the Washington Teachers Union/ ELIZABETH DAVIS and her unrealistic notion of virtual school-going forever... My Kindergartener is new to her DCPS school and starting a BRAND NEW SCHOOL VIRTUALLY SUCKS. I hate everything about this. I'm beyond angry at the Mayor and "leadership" but mostly disgusted by the WTU and their complete lack of concern for how badly these new learners in elementary school are going to be behind due to the WTU's BS demands.
NYC managed to get the kids back in school in a much more complicated school district and after a Spring and Summer of MUCH worse conditions than DC but DC teachers can not? The parents in NYC are not standing for the city shutting down the schools and are FIGHTING BACK but in DC? every parent here is too Politically correct and scared to stand up to the WTU and demand we open schools. I'm so sick of this and can't believe parents are just lying down and taking this garbage.

We were at public for 3 years and left for private but I totally agree. I am horrified at the way parents here are lying down and taking it. It’s pathetic. When they tried to close our MoCo private I fought so hard and within days we had won. If parents pushed back as hard as the unions THAT would be something. But I genuinely think they care more about weird virtue signaling than the well being of their kids.

The union is tired of being blamed for this, since they can't make any headway with DCPS their next effort will be to try to mobilize parents through their propaganda. Watch. Teachers are tired of being blamed, the WTU is going to try to bring parents en masse on their side. Personally, I was pissed that our PTA/LSAT forwarded the WTU propaganda.

I hope DCPS continues to push back just as hard, weekly updates about opening of CAREs classrooms might help but as PP said upthread most people only care about their kids - if they have arranged socialization and are supplementing whatever teachers try to push out their kids will be fine.

You mean updates from DCPS that 18 CAREs staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and its not public?

Remember you want these CARE classrooms for the poor black and brown kids - who now get to take COVID-19 home to their parents doing shift work because now their kids are in CARE classrooms.

Yeah DCPS has no plan to update people with the public health issues that are the cause for the CARES room to begin with.

Prove it. And anecdotal reports to the WTU don't count, are not proof, are not reliable, etc. And if you are trying to suggest that assignment to the CARE classroom is where a person contracted the virus, please prove that too.

Here you go - https://twitter.com/AnnaLysaGayle/status/1332447764198920192?s=20

BTW she's a reporter but you can call her a WTU shill. But she sites DC gov information.

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Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I am completely and totally sick of the Washington Teachers Union/ ELIZABETH DAVIS and her unrealistic notion of virtual school-going forever... My Kindergartener is new to her DCPS school and starting a BRAND NEW SCHOOL VIRTUALLY SUCKS. I hate everything about this. I'm beyond angry at the Mayor and "leadership" but mostly disgusted by the WTU and their complete lack of concern for how badly these new learners in elementary school are going to be behind due to the WTU's BS demands.
NYC managed to get the kids back in school in a much more complicated school district and after a Spring and Summer of MUCH worse conditions than DC but DC teachers can not? The parents in NYC are not standing for the city shutting down the schools and are FIGHTING BACK but in DC? every parent here is too Politically correct and scared to stand up to the WTU and demand we open schools. I'm so sick of this and can't believe parents are just lying down and taking this garbage.

We were at public for 3 years and left for private but I totally agree. I am horrified at the way parents here are lying down and taking it. It’s pathetic. When they tried to close our MoCo private I fought so hard and within days we had won. If parents pushed back as hard as the unions THAT would be something. But I genuinely think they care more about weird virtue signaling than the well being of their kids.

The union is tired of being blamed for this, since they can't make any headway with DCPS their next effort will be to try to mobilize parents through their propaganda. Watch. Teachers are tired of being blamed, the WTU is going to try to bring parents en masse on their side. Personally, I was pissed that our PTA/LSAT forwarded the WTU propaganda.

I hope DCPS continues to push back just as hard, weekly updates about opening of CAREs classrooms might help but as PP said upthread most people only care about their kids - if they have arranged socialization and are supplementing whatever teachers try to push out their kids will be fine.

You mean updates from DCPS that 18 CAREs staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and its not public?

Remember you want these CARE classrooms for the poor black and brown kids - who now get to take COVID-19 home to their parents doing shift work because now their kids are in CARE classrooms.

Yeah DCPS has no plan to update people with the public health issues that are the cause for the CARES room to begin with.

Prove it. And anecdotal reports to the WTU don't count, are not proof, are not reliable, etc. And if you are trying to suggest that assignment to the CARE classroom is where a person contracted the virus, please prove that too.

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Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I am completely and totally sick of the Washington Teachers Union/ ELIZABETH DAVIS and her unrealistic notion of virtual school-going forever... My Kindergartener is new to her DCPS school and starting a BRAND NEW SCHOOL VIRTUALLY SUCKS. I hate everything about this. I'm beyond angry at the Mayor and "leadership" but mostly disgusted by the WTU and their complete lack of concern for how badly these new learners in elementary school are going to be behind due to the WTU's BS demands.
NYC managed to get the kids back in school in a much more complicated school district and after a Spring and Summer of MUCH worse conditions than DC but DC teachers can not? The parents in NYC are not standing for the city shutting down the schools and are FIGHTING BACK but in DC? every parent here is too Politically correct and scared to stand up to the WTU and demand we open schools. I'm so sick of this and can't believe parents are just lying down and taking this garbage.

We were at public for 3 years and left for private but I totally agree. I am horrified at the way parents here are lying down and taking it. It’s pathetic. When they tried to close our MoCo private I fought so hard and within days we had won. If parents pushed back as hard as the unions THAT would be something. But I genuinely think they care more about weird virtue signaling than the well being of their kids.

The union is tired of being blamed for this, since they can't make any headway with DCPS their next effort will be to try to mobilize parents through their propaganda. Watch. Teachers are tired of being blamed, the WTU is going to try to bring parents en masse on their side. Personally, I was pissed that our PTA/LSAT forwarded the WTU propaganda.

I hope DCPS continues to push back just as hard, weekly updates about opening of CAREs classrooms might help but as PP said upthread most people only care about their kids - if they have arranged socialization and are supplementing whatever teachers try to push out their kids will be fine.

You mean updates from DCPS that 18 CAREs staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and its not public?

Remember you want these CARE classrooms for the poor black and brown kids - who now get to take COVID-19 home to their parents doing shift work because now their kids are in CARE classrooms.

Yeah DCPS has no plan to update people with the public health issues that are the cause for the CARES room to begin with.