My daughters class has 2 full teachers for 16 kids (8 kids per pod), so if one is out the other can manage for a while. We also have 2 "full-time" salaried subs for our lower school that can flex in as needed. Our second back up are the specialists who are all trained to work as subs if ever needed.
Sounds like your district is prepared and spent more money on things like that . Hopefully more districts follow suit
His kid goes to private school. He just likes to brag about that and pretend that reflects the school experience everywhere and that everyone can afford it.
Doesn't surprise me. The publics in our area are top 10, but all have dreadful subs. Districts spend money on union personnel and penny pinch on everyone else.
Private schools can be a surprisingly affordable choice for parents. All of the top schools have robust financial aid programs (grants range in amount based on the need). We've referred a few prospective families to our school and they were pleasantly surprised on how things were able to work out.
Thanks for bringing solutions. Very insightful.
National polls and info like this are pretty useless. Each state is unique (based on timing and current state of cases).
Should stop reading tea leaves and educate yourself. Talk to teachers. Read what NJEA has to say. Every excuse? Seriously? We are busting our a**es trying to help every student. Almost every teacher would rather be in school. Just like most parents want their kids in school........as long as it is safe. Numerous parents will not send their kids back until it is.
I don't blame teachers for being scared to go back. Public districts are mostly s-shows with poor leadership (BOEs, admin, and unions). Building are old and don't have good HVAC systems (with limited money to upgrade). Add in crowded classrooms and lack of free space to create smaller groups, it's a tough situation.
Older kids are much more adaptable for online learning. However, with younger kids, it's truly a struggle. K-6 students who are not in the classroom will continue to fall further behind.
Many younger students will struggle keeping masks on, keeping 6ft apart, not touching/hugging friends, not sharing toys/supplies etc etc...... Not as simple as you are making it............period.
Not as hard as you are making it out to be. Remember, kids are much less like to get infected and transmit the virus:
I’m making it out to be? Again let’s all be educated. As of now the rules are what I already lined out. If people knew what the schools are actually trying to do to make schools open it would make your head spin.
Doesn't sound like that. Teachers are taking their marching orders from unions, who want to keep everything shut down. Plans to open up are not complicated, just need some good leadership and planning. There's been plenty of time to prep.
Again go to NJEA website. Again the requirements for opening SAFELY are lined out out. Many hurdles before just opening. When schools do be it September or latter, will look much different. Students, especially younger ones will have trouble adjusting, just like they did virtual learning,
Listening to? Come on man. Just stop. You so easily say open for students K-6....period. That’s awesome, what’s your plan? Not as simple as just open the school.
Do you think the teachers union have planned school to shut down until the election? Smart move.
Yes, teacher unions are very powerful and control their membership well. Union reps at each school are in constant contact with union bosses to align on talking points and demands.
You angry about the pay bro? Unless you have actually taught stop making assumptions as to what a teacher should be paid.
Let’s see I work in a school that has a union. The school AND the union are trying to work together to find ways of opening safely. Don’t need the media
