Schools reopening or not

[Brett]

Except for moderators who think the rules don't apply to them...

the moderators make the rules
(and can change them )

 

[bogey21]

While FCPS doesn’t and can’t control these private tutoring groups, we do have concerns that they may widen the gap in educational access and equity for all students. Many parents cannot afford private instruction. Many working families can’t provide transportation to and from a tutoring pod, even if they could afford to pay for the service.

This is nuts. It is like "if we can't handle it, your kids need to suffer too"...

George

 

[Cornell]

@bogey21 Yes it is nuts. We have truly entered an era of the surreal when it comes to public schools.

 

[TravelTime]

Fairfax public schools wants you to know that they have concerns about parents educating their children when the schools aren't open...

While FCPS doesn’t and can’t control these private tutoring groups, we do have concerns that they may widen the gap in educational access and equity for all students. Many parents cannot afford private instruction. Many working families can’t provide transportation to and from a tutoring pod, even if they could afford to pay for the service.

Message for Parents on Tutoring Pods | Fairfax County Public Schools

www.fcps.edu

Maybe the public schools should use the learning pod model to provide instruction so all students get an equal education.

 

[Ken555]

Maybe the public schools should use the learning pod model to provide instruction so all students get an equal education.

Exactly. Why aren’t we seeing this type of proposal? Because the money is tied to school attendance.


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[Ken555]

In regards to higher ed...this is an interesting read.

Keep Campus Closed - What Higher Ed is Too Afraid to Say

Anonymous higher ed pros share their dissatisfaction with having to reopen

insidehighered.com

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[Cornell]

Exactly. Why aren’t we seeing this type of proposal? Because the money is tied to school attendance.


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There were creative models / approaches in school districts in the Chicago suburbs. Bottom line - teachers unions in northern IL will not accept any option other than remote only.

 

[Theiggy]

Exactly. Why aren’t we seeing this type of proposal? Because the money is tied to school attendance.


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Lack of space and adequate staff. And of course the funds to pay for those.


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[Theiggy]

Not a scientific study obviously (Scary Mommy), but this is the truth as I see it.

A Teacher’s Perspective: The Truth About What Your Kid Is Walking Into This Fall

Here's the reality that superintendents aren’t bragging about on social media, and parents really need to hear it as soon as possible: you’re being lied to.

www.scarymommy.com

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[DannyTS]

the moderators make the rules
(and can change them )

I thought that moderators were supposed to enforce the rules, not to break them. If they want to change them, fine, they can act according to the new rules in the future but if that is not the case and they break current rules, what is the point of having rules in the first place?

 

[Ken555]

Georgia School District Quarantines 800 People Amid Covid Outbreak
In all, 38 students and 12 staff members on campuses have tested positive for the virus

Georgia School District Quarantines 800 People Amid Covid Outbreak — The Wall Street Journal

At least 800 students and staffers in a Georgia school district have been quarantined after coming into contact with dozens of others who tested positive for Covid-19, just one week into the new school year.

apple.news

[Inadvertently, this link is behind a paywall, but it's all over the news, so don't sweat the small stuff - DeniseM]

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[DeniseM]

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Now boys, we're all friends here on the dark side, so let's not bicker.

COUNTRY - what was your first name again? My name is Denise! I like country music, and I grew up in the country - on a farm, actually. We have a lot in common! I also listen to the online Country Roads music channel on my laptop.

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I just got back from a lovely walk - it's cooler and breezy this morning in sunny California. For the last week, there has been an abandoned bicycle on the walking path. It's not new, but it's not junk either. I wonder if I should report it to the police on the non-emergency line - maybe it's stolen. Maybe some kid needs it to ride to school. What would you do?

 

[Cornell]

I just got back from a lovely walk - it's cooler and breezy this morning in sunny California. For the last week, there has been an abandoned bicycle on the walking path. It's not new, but it's not junk either. I wonder if I should report it to the police on the non-emergency line - maybe it's stolen. Maybe some kid needs it to ride to school. What would you do?

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I doubt a kid needs it to ride to school because schools aren't open in California, are they?

 

[DeniseM]

To make a long story short: If your county is under 8% positive testing rate for 14 days, your schools can open. If it's over 8%, you have to do distance learning until it's under 8% for 14 days. Over 30 counties are doing distance learning.

 

[Country Roads]

Bond, James Bond. And we both like country music.

Oh yea Ken, [redacted], that link seems to also take one to WSJ as well. Hey wait, I know, just give us your password and log info and we all can read it.

 

[Cornell]

Another day of resistance! August 15th!

DRAWING THE LINE

Teachers are drawing the line for what education can be. Join them.

www.wearedrawingtheline.org

 

[bogey21]

If I were a Junior or Senior in college, I'd take the year off. If I was a Freshman or Sophomore and needed a couple of core courses, I'd find a juco where I could take them remotely just to make some progress...

George

 

[slip]

To make a long story short: If your county is under 8% positive testing rate for 14 days, your schools can open. If it's over 8%, you have to do distance learning until it's under 8% for 14 days. Over 30 counties are doing distance learning.

Just for perspective, there are 58 counties in California.

 

[Country Roads]

If I were a Junior or Senior in college, I'd take the year off. If I was a Freshman or Sophomore and needed a couple of core courses, I'd find a juco where I could take them remotely just to make some progress...

George

That's very good advise. I understand that some schools still offer "gap" years.

 

[Ken555]

Bond, James Bond. And we both like country music.

Oh yea Ken, [redacted] that link seems to also take one to WSJ as well. Hey wait, I know, just give us your password and log info and we all can read it.

To quote another in this thread, I call it like I see it. It is what it is.


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[Cornell]

If I were a Junior or Senior in college, I'd take the year off. If I was a Freshman or Sophomore and needed a couple of core courses, I'd find a juco where I could take them remotely just to make some progress...

George

You are not alone in your thinking. This is why many think institutions of higher learning are going to have some financial distress after this year as so many Freshman / Sophomores are saying "no thanks" to what is being offered and using their junior colleges. That will be my daughter's plan (or a gap year) if things don't get back on track by next fall.

 

[DeniseM]

Bond, James Bond. And we both like country music.

Great - glad to meet you James! Since we're country folks, can I call you Jimmy?

 

[Country Roads]

To quote another in this thread, I call it like I see it. It is what it is.


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Water under the bridge Ken and besides, I've been called worse by better. So, what about that log in and password info so we can all read that article you noted?

 

[Country Roads]

Great - glad to meet you James! Since we're country folks, can I call you Jimmy?

Works for me.

 

[Cornell]

Water under the bridge Ken and besides, I've been called worse by better. So, what about that log in and password info so we can all read that article you noted?

@Country Roads I'm a WSJ subscriber. Tell you what -- I will send you the article directly. Look out for it!