Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:52
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?211+sum+SB1303
It says choice of students actually doing the in-person learning is up to parents/guardians and doesn't specify the number of days, but districts must offer it.
It's on the docket for the education committee today.
Just emailed my support to my delegate, Ibraheem S. Samirah. Now that we have several options for safe and effective vaccines coming online, it is time for science--not fear--to drive public policy. COVID vaccine is going to be like toilet paper soon. It seems to be in short supply now, but soon it will be everywhere.
--Your friendly neighborhood Ph.D. virologist
The stuff Petersen is doing is in the senate. The bill in the house is way more extreme (vouchers if districts don’t open fully).
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:51
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
I was going off of this article:
https://richmond.com/news/local/education/dunnavant-morrissey-petersen-to-introduce-budget-amendment-requiring-schools-to-open-in-person-to-receive/article_e149f819-531c-5f1a-a127-b51985b8c04c.html?fbclid=IwAR1M-V5BL5SNJe82HBUJOfMjVFPr_smW4KOd5bG-36gsAl7BKn7qQNGdGhg.
I assumed we were already funded through the end of the school year.
We are. As someone said: this is political pandering.
The school bill would still be its own bill. The budget maneuver is just to whip votes.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:50
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Thank the Lord. Finally FCPS can join the rest of the civilized world and open schools. Anyone who wants Zoom U for their kids can keep 'em home.
Believe the science, not the teacher's unions who want to keep working in their PJs as they phone in videos to their students.
Go CHAP!!!
Don't get too excited. IF it's passed I could see FCPS asking for a waiver or extension before opening.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:48
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?211+sum+SB1303
It says choice of students actually doing the in-person learning is up to parents/guardians and doesn't specify the number of days, but districts must offer it.
It's on the docket for the education committee today.
Just emailed my support to my delegate, Ibraheem S. Samirah. Now that we have several options for safe and effective vaccines coming online, it is time for science--not fear--to drive public policy. COVID vaccine is going to be like toilet paper soon. It seems to be in short supply now, but soon it will be everywhere.
--Your friendly neighborhood Ph.D. virologist
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:45
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
I was going off of this article:
https://richmond.com/news/local/education/dunnavant-morrissey-petersen-to-introduce-budget-amendment-requiring-schools-to-open-in-person-to-receive/article_e149f819-531c-5f1a-a127-b51985b8c04c.html?fbclid=IwAR1M-V5BL5SNJe82HBUJOfMjVFPr_smW4KOd5bG-36gsAl7BKn7qQNGdGhg.
I assumed we were already funded through the end of the school year.
We are. As someone said: this is political pandering.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:34
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
I was going off of this article:
https://richmond.com/news/local/education/dunnavant-morrissey-petersen-to-introduce-budget-amendment-requiring-schools-to-open-in-person-to-receive/article_e149f819-531c-5f1a-a127-b51985b8c04c.html?fbclid=IwAR1M-V5BL5SNJe82HBUJOfMjVFPr_smW4KOd5bG-36gsAl7BKn7qQNGdGhg.
I assumed we were already funded through the end of the school year.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:32
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Just for humor, I had a dream last night that schools opened up for in-person learning but none of the teachers were wearing masks or social distancing.. It was soo strange!
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:27
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Thank the Lord. Finally FCPS can join the rest of the civilized world and open schools. Anyone who wants Zoom U for their kids can keep 'em home.
Believe the science, not the teacher's unions who want to keep working in their PJs as they phone in videos to their students.
Go CHAP!!!
Believe the science, not the teacher's unions who want to keep working in their PJs as they phone in videos to their students.
Go CHAP!!!
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:27
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
This is all political posturing for rabid parents, you know? Legislation to force something... or else? Great. That always works out well for education. People need to start using their energy toward thinking, planning, remediation, and reconciliation, but no, we are stupid Americans who would rather just burn everything down for the endorphin rush.
Other schools in Virginia are open.
Why aren't ours?
FCPS? Maybe our COVID numbers are worse? I don’t think an edict to force schools open RIGHT NOW is a good move. Sure, they can try it, but I feel like it is a waste of energy, resources, and political capital.
Actually, northern VA has had lower rates than the rest of the state since the start of the pandemic, up to and including today. Likely because more people are vigilant about social distancing, plus a large pool of white-collar workers who can WFH.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:26
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
This is all political posturing for rabid parents, you know? Legislation to force something... or else? Great. That always works out well for education. People need to start using their energy toward thinking, planning, remediation, and reconciliation, but no, we are stupid Americans who would rather just burn everything down for the endorphin rush.
Other schools in Virginia are open.
Why aren't ours?
Ask mind boggler. They’re boggling on this right now.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:20
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
This is all political posturing for rabid parents, you know? Legislation to force something... or else? Great. That always works out well for education. People need to start using their energy toward thinking, planning, remediation, and reconciliation, but no, we are stupid Americans who would rather just burn everything down for the endorphin rush.
Other schools in Virginia are open.
Why aren't ours?
FCPS? Maybe our COVID numbers are worse? I don’t think an edict to force schools open RIGHT NOW is a good move. Sure, they can try it, but I feel like it is a waste of energy, resources, and political capital.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:09
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
This is all political posturing for rabid parents, you know? Legislation to force something... or else? Great. That always works out well for education. People need to start using their energy toward thinking, planning, remediation, and reconciliation, but no, we are stupid Americans who would rather just burn everything down for the endorphin rush.
Other schools in Virginia are open.
Why aren't ours?
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:08
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
This is all political posturing for rabid parents, you know? Legislation to force something... or else? Great. That always works out well for education. People need to start using their energy toward thinking, planning, remediation, and reconciliation, but no, we are stupid Americans who would rather just burn everything down for the endorphin rush.
Not sure what district you are in, but in FCPS there's been planning out the wazoo, with nothing to show for it.
Though I don't think there's been much planning for remediation yet, which is concerning.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:07
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
The mind boggles at the stupidity of people who want schools to open at the worst of the pandemic.
Anonymous
01/14/2021 15:07
Subject: State Senate Bill Requiring In-Person Learning in All Districts
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What people would like versus what they don't has no bearing on what's good for kids.
CDC, AAP, WHO, and others say that's in-person schooling.
And hopefully the state legislature will (finallly) see that and act.
I think this bill is premature. They should be focusing on mass vaccination.
PP - I just think they would get more support for it if they waited until end of February. That’s all.
I am almost certain that the bill would not require opening now, but this fall.
It says right in the bill, effective immediately upon passage of the bill.
This is all political posturing for rabid parents, you know? Legislation to force something... or else? Great. That always works out well for education. People need to start using their energy toward thinking, planning, remediation, and reconciliation, but no, we are stupid Americans who would rather just burn everything down for the endorphin rush.