OT: Poll: What month will your school/district go 100% online?

[JB75]

What people who are pushing for full in person school to start for the “connection” and “social aspect” don’t seem to wrap around their brains is there is not going to be any social connections going on when they are in school under this format- (teachers trying to lecture thru face masks/face shields, students not allowed to speak to peers with masks on all day, lunch brought into classrooms, no transitioning from class to class, hallway escorts to bathrooms etc....) students will be on chrome books most of the day. Can’t walk near a kid or lean over a kid to help him out cuz too close. . It’s gonna be crazy.
The learning in the schools is basically going to be virtual , but, In -person. yeah that’s logical. Get out your popcorn

 

[UConnKev]

My sister is a high school teacher at Greenwich High. She’s a little stressed but understands the situation and is equipped to deal with everything to the best of her ability. Only concerns are the lack of social distancing with a very large student population and the ventilation in some of the wings of the school.

 

[Peacefrog]

Considering the media's coverage of school reopening and its emphasis on the harms of it, combined with the NC teachers union demand for remote learning and its demands for such getting a ton of press coverage in the state, you surely have a link to an article about this?

Nope. I don't think they write articles about the medical status of every individual that has contracted Covid. If you haven't noticed, I haven't taken a position on this so I'm not sure why it seems you're questioning the veracity of my post. You're welcome to Google it yourself. There are no shortage of articles on the outbreaks in North Carolina on all levels. BTW, the North Carolina teacher's union didn't demand anything because there isn't one.

 

[husky429]

Nope. I don't think they write articles about the medical status of every individual that has contracted Covid. If you haven't noticed, I haven't taken a position on this so I'm not sure why it seems you're questioning the veracity of my post. You're welcome to Google it yourself. There are no shortage of articles on the outbreaks in North Carolina on all levels. BTW, the North Carolina teacher's union didn't demand anything because there isn't one.

Yeah it's a weird hill to die on. Even if you are totally lying' there ARE teachers contracting Covid. The point is basically the same. Fwiw I believe you.

My brother has a newborn I won't get to see again until we get a vaccine or get this to appropriate levels. I am pretty devastated. His doctor is recommending he not have contact with anyone who works in schools or hospitals.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

My sister is a high school teacher at Greenwich High. She’s a little stressed but understands the situation and is equipped to deal with everything to the best of her ability. Only concerns are the lack of social distancing with a very large student population and the ventilation in some of the wings of the school.

I went to GHS and I also did my student teaching there before going to the private school where I've worked for the last 11 years. That's the one school I thought of where I was like "how the heck will it work there?" Nearly all the classrooms are windowless save for a tiny window in the corner. Is she a science teacher? If so, that's one part of the building that's ventilated pretty well. Best of luck to her.

 

[HeGotGame]

Nope. I don't think they write articles about the medical status of every individual that has contracted Covid. If you haven't noticed, I haven't taken a position on this so I'm not sure why it seems you're questioning the veracity of my post. You're welcome to Google it yourself. There are no shortage of articles on the outbreaks in North Carolina on all levels. BTW, the North Carolina teacher's union didn't demand anything because there isn't one.

There are no teacher's unions in NC? Really? Hmmm:

N.C. teachers union demands complete state shutdown, suspended mortgages before school can reopen

NCAE organizing a ‘teachers’ bill of rights’ for reopening schools | The North State Journal

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Association of Educators, which operates as a teachers union in North Carolina, has a new effort asking for conditions to be met before their members say they’ll return to public schools in the state. “By acting together, we have the power to determine the conditions

nsjonline.com

North Carolina teachers’ unions demand support for undocumented immigrants, more funding to reopen schools - Washington Examiner

Two North Carolina teachers’ unions are calling on state officials to meet certain demands before schools reopen amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has started a petition calling for the General Assembly to provide more funding for the state’s schools...

www.washingtonexaminer.com

I did Google it, nothing.

 

[Peacefrog]

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I did Google it, nothing.
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You're still wrong: "Since North Carolina prohibits collective bargaining by public employees, the NCAE works as a professional development and advocacy organization. . "

In other words, not a union.

Are you kidding me!? Google NC State Covid outbreak. Or try UNC or ECU. Heck, even Duke has had issues. My neighbors just had their freshmen arrive back home from Raleigh and Chapel Hill respectively after two weeks on campus. Here's the most recent one from my area but they aren't hard to find. You're either really bad at research or are being intentionally obtuse for some reason. I have a freshman in high school who opted for the hybrid approach versus all online and I hope things can continue with at least some in-person instruction. Trust me, I'm not the one in this back-and-forth with an agenda. Maybe its you.

Union County school temporarily moves to Plan C after 2 staff members test positive for COVID-19

Several staff members may have been exposed to the virus, Union County Public Schools reports.

www.wcnc.com

 

[UConnKev]

I went to GHS and I also did my student teaching there before going to the private school where I've worked for the last 11 years. That's the one school I thought of where I was like "how the heck will it work there?" Nearly all the classrooms are windowless save for a tiny window in the corner. Is she a science teacher? If so, that's one part of the building that's ventilated pretty well. Best of luck to her.

She’s a history teacher there. I just spoke to her this morning about going in tomorrow. She still is a bit stressed but understands what she needs to do going forward. She said they have received word that there is a new central air system in place that may help things going forward but it’s all still unknown to everyone.

 

[HeGotGame]

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I did Google it, nothing.

You're still wrong: "Since North Carolina prohibits collective bargaining by public employees, the NCAE works as a professional development and advocacy organization. . "

In other words, not a union.

Are you kidding me!? Google NC State Covid outbreak. Or try UNC or ECU. Heck, even Duke has had issues. My neighbors just had their freshmen arrive back home from Raleigh and Chapel Hill respectively after two weeks on campus. Here's the most recent one from my area but they aren't hard to find. You're either really bad at research or are being intentionally obtuse for some reason. I have a freshman in high school who opted for the hybrid approach versus all online and I hope things can continue with at least some in-person instruction. Trust me, I'm not the one in this back-and-forth with an agenda. Maybe its you.

Union County school temporarily moves to Plan C after 2 staff members test positive for COVID-19

Several staff members may have been exposed to the virus, Union County Public Schools reports.

www.wcnc.com

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No one said there were not cases in NC, nor does that have anything to do with the original comment. Your deflection to that is curious. Point remains, a big surprise that a teacher in the ICU makes no news given the current state of things.

 

[Peacefrog]

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No one said there were not cases in NC, nor does that have anything to do with the original comment. Your deflection to that is curious. Point remains, a big surprise that a teacher in the ICU makes no news given the current state of things.
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What deflection? You made claims and I addressed them. For instance, can we now agree that I was right and you were wrong about the existence of a teacher's union in NC?

I never made an "original comment" really. I passed along some relevant, factual information without taking a position on the debate. So I guess you're just calling me a liar? You've been accusatory from the start for some bizarre reason. I mean your approach here is really, really strange. If you don't wish to believe it, why not ignore it and move on?

But let's go with your line of questioning one last time. No, it is not the least bit surprising that a staff member in the ICU might not have an article written specifically about them. Of the tens of thousands that have ended up in the ICU, how many have an article written about them? I'm seriously asking, is it even as high as 1%? Get back to me on that but I'm guessing that it would actually be shocking if there WAS such an article. In fact it might not be legal:

"When you publish information about someone without permission, you potentially expose yourself to legal liability even if your portrayal is factually accurate. ... So, for instance, if you disclose the fact that your neighbor has an embarrassing health condition, you might be liable for publication of private facts."

Perhaps this explains it but I don't really care if you believe me or not. Would you like me to post the obituary for you if it goes that way? Sheesh. You're a strange one.

 

[HeGotGame]

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No one said there were not cases in NC, nor does that have anything to do with the original comment. Your deflection to that is curious. Point remains, a big surprise that a teacher in the ICU makes no news given the current state of things.

What deflection? You made claims and I addressed them. For instance, can we now agree that I was right and you were wrong about the existence of a teacher's union in NC?

I never made an "original comment" really. I passed along some relevant, factual information without taking a position on the debate. So I guess you're just calling me a liar? You've been accusatory from the start for some bizarre reason. I mean your approach here is really, really strange. If you don't wish to believe it, why not ignore it and move on?

But let's go with your line of questioning one last time. No, it is not the least bit surprising that a staff member in the ICU might not have an article written specifically about them. Of the tens of thousands that have ended up in the ICU, how many have an article written about them? I'm seriously asking, is it even as high as 1%? Get back to me on that but I'm guessing that it would actually be shocking if there WAS such an article. In fact it might not be legal:

"When you publish information about someone without permission, you potentially expose yourself to legal liability even if your portrayal is factually accurate. ... So, for instance, if you disclose the fact that your neighbor has an embarrassing health condition, you might be liable for publication of private facts."

Perhaps this explains it but I don't really care if you believe me or not. Would you like me to post the obituary for you if it goes that way? Sheesh. You're a strange one.
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Illegal? Stop pretending to be a lawyer. Just like your game of semantics over the "union". Ready to be shocked?

Prince George’s County Teacher in ICU; Family awaits COVID-19 test results - MarylandReporter.com

On the same day state officials ordered Maryland public schools closed four more weeks amid fear of spreading the coronavirus, a 39-year-old Prince George’s County high school teacher lays sedated in a hospital, hooked up to a ventilator, fighting for his life.

marylandreporter.com

 

[Peacefrog]

Illegal? Stop pretending to be a lawyer. Just like your game of semantics over the "union". Ready to be shocked?

Prince George’s County Teacher in ICU; Family awaits COVID-19 test results - MarylandReporter.com

On the same day state officials ordered Maryland public schools closed four more weeks amid fear of spreading the coronavirus, a 39-year-old Prince George’s County high school teacher lays sedated in a hospital, hooked up to a ventilator, fighting for his life.

marylandreporter.com

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Why would I be shocked? You corroborated the possible explanation I provided you. The article you linked contains quotes and other information from an "interview" with the guy's wife so they obviously had permission. Absent the family's permission to publish the information that article would likely not exist. Also, this is a very analogous situation to the one near me so why do you find it so impossible to believe? Beyond strange. Your crusade on this has taken a turn to Nutsville and kept going. I'm not going to try and stop you any longer.