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

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Which other professions are recorded?

Avoiding taking sides in your discussion with NJHusky, pre-SARS-2 and post-SARS-2, to varying degrees many professions have been and are recorded, monitored, etc. Respectfully, some examples include traditional retail; banking, trading, other financial sector; data entry; call/data service center; mining and commodities; warehouse/ distribution;, trucking/ shipping;, some coaching, some health care, biotech/pharma research; some manufacturing; some hotel management, casino, airport, railroad, and restaurant service jobs; some law enforcement, etc. Whether such examples are reasonable is subject to individual interpretation.

 

[M.S.G.]

Oh yeah trust me, I totally understand that - but in my opinion there's a gigantic difference between closed circuit camera(s) that are looking at a whole unit type of control. That's much different than a 1080p camera with full audio trained onto a classroom transmitting over Zoom or Google to WHOEVER wants to watch in the student's home.

Again, Pandora's Box.

Think of how many (NJ Husky) Karen's would be on the phone with the principal criticizing everything a teacher did from their outfit down to their tone of voice when discussing a character in The Crucible.

"Well I was offended at the way that M.S.G. performed John Proctor's character in class today!"

While that's a bit of a wild example, it really isn't that wild...

 

[NJHusky]

You are such an insufferable . You are the type of helicopter parent that's ruining the face of education. Please save me with your, "sue me for caring about my children's education" act... I care about every student's education that I've ever had and ever will. I care about what's best for everyone and that's currently not available, I actually doubt I'll have a full classroom at all this school year. What you're doing by standing on your soap box trying to put teachers down is showing that you think you and your interest is more important than anyone's so you need to get your way or you will ask to speak to the manager, Karen.

Please never address me again, I have no interest in further discord with you, disgusting egotist.

First off...you know nothing about me yet you call me names from YOUR soap box..lol.. Please show me where I put teachers down, ever. Yet you feel entitled to insult ad libitum. Sorry, I don't think kids at home being able to see the teacher and participate in their class is a move. I personally think it's in the students interest to be engaged in the actual class. I'm just asking how synchronous is bad for the kids at home but you never answer...u just get insulted someone would want to see how a class is going.. I'm sorry, you are the all knowing oracle that can't be questioned

 

[Spaceman213J]

Can't vote either. We're completely online now. It's the 1st week and it's an 'easy' week. It's mostly simple, non-lesson oriented assignments like "getting to know you" quizzes, polls and emails. It's to give the teachers and kids a chance to adjust.
I believe the plan is to go to the hybrid rotation schedule after the 1st nine weeks. I'm just waiting to see how the kids adjust to spending the entire school day in one classroom. Should be interesting.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Just finished three half days with the students. It’s been great to see them and I’m embracing the moment but middle school kids, in general, are either gross or unaware of themselves to remember to follow some of the protocols they need to follow, especially the boys.

We’ll see what happens: regular schedule starts Monday and 100% of our instruction is in-person at 95% enrollment in-person with about 20 kids per grade. I’m just trying my best to stay safe and vigilant but there’s only so much I can do.

 

[NJHusky]

Just finished three half days with the students. It’s been great to see them and I’m embracing the moment but middle school kids, in general, are either gross or unaware of themselves to remember to follow some of the protocols they need to follow, especially the boys.

We’ll see what happens: regular schedule starts Monday and 100% of our instruction is in-person at 95% enrollment in-person with about 20 kids per grade. I’m just trying my best to stay safe and vigilant but there’s only so much I can do.

Great....keep us posted on the progress. I'm sure working with middle school boys on this can be challenging, to say the least!

 

[husky429]

My PLC and I are basically doing 20 mins live per class with the rest for reading/writing and individual feedback, and a bunch of discussion board-type things. Seems to be common among English teachers.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Half our students elected for remote and half selected in person. Give or take. You’d think this means smaller classes but no, because half the teachers are teaching the remote learners. All students start online the next two weeks then in person half days then in person full days and remote full days. I think I already said in this thread I’m a special ed teacher so I’m doing remote and in person starting Monday. I’ve had no guidance from school or district leadership on wth that looks like and not a lot of cooperation from general ed in creating times that work. Going to be rough.
Edit: we had a UConn student teacher test positive for COVID and 7 of our staff who had close contact with her have to quarantine. Never have I been so relieved to not be in contact with a pretty 22 yr old.

 

[Peacefrog]

North Carolina

Edit: sorry, my wife corrected me. the staff member is not in ICU but is hospitalized with serious symptoms.

I’m sorry to report that this staff member is now in the ICU and on a ventilator.

 

[Kathy]

I’m sorry to report that this staff member is now in the ICU and on a ventilator.

But let's get those kids back in the classroom.
I know remote is far from ideal I worked in the school system as a nurse for 26 years. The question is how many people left with residual damage or how many lives lost is classroom time worth?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

But let's get those kids back in the classroom.
I know remote is far from ideal I worked in the school system as a nurse for 26 years. The question is how many people left with residual damage or how many lives lost is classroom time worth?

Kids need to socialize! (Desks 6 feet about facing forward, social distancing markers in the hallway, cafeteria closed, zigzag seating on bus, no sharing of materials). Kids can be more social on zoom.

 

[M.S.G.]

We have a pool on how long the hybrid is going to last before going full distance, My date is October 2nd. Can definitely see it being much less than that.

 

[boog204]

Wow, more teachers here than I thought. We got 100% in-person in a week or so. Our building was too small for its usage and a logistical nightmare to begin with. I cannot imagine this will go well at all.

 

[Kathy]

Wow, more teachers here than I thought. We got 100% in-person in a week or so. Our building was too small for its usage and a logistical nightmare to begin with. I cannot imagine this will go well at all.

Good Luck! Fortunately for some of those same issues my son is teaching full remote till at least Oct 5th. Was supposed to be hybrid. He's in Jersey City.

 

[HeGotGame]

I’m sorry to report that this staff member is now in the ICU and on a ventilator.

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?

 

[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

Two North Carolina teachers’ unions are calling on state officials to meet certain demands before schools reopen amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The North

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.

WCNC

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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.

WCNC

Official YouTube channel of WCNC Charlotte. Get more of the Carolinas' leading news and weather at http://www.wcnc.com/

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?

https://marylandreporter.com/2025/10/25/freedom-bank-wins-an-award-in-dubai/ - MarylandReporter.com

Freedom Bank Kazakhstan, a part of Freedom Holding Corp., a NASDAQ-listed finance and technology group, received the award in the category ‘Growth Driver for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)’.

marylandreporter.com

 

[Peacefrog]

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

https://marylandreporter.com/2025/10/25/freedom-bank-wins-an-award-in-dubai/ - MarylandReporter.com

Freedom Bank Kazakhstan, a part of Freedom Holding Corp., a NASDAQ-listed finance and technology group, received the award in the category ‘Growth Driver for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)’.

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.