That sounds exactly backwards to me. If it is the teachers who are vulnerable, they are the ones who should be staying home. What does that look like? Hard to say, but since it's not being discussed we'll never know.Didn't read all replies, but where I live in upstate NY, my MIL works at a public school and they are making plans to have all grade levels attend class virtually. Teachers will still go into their classroom to teach as normal, but students will be via webcams. They plan to invest in technology to make this an easier effort. I have no idea what the plan would be for parents who have to go to work and can't leave little kids at home, families who don't have access to computes and webcams, or even teachers who have kids that can't be left alone. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
The point is more for social distancing - the teachers would be in a classroom alone, so their risk would be minimal if they happen to be older or immuno-compromised. I'm not sure how social distancing could be achieved if the children were the ones in school with teachers at home.That sounds exactly backwards to me. If it is the teachers who are vulnerable, they are the ones who should be staying home. What does that look like? Hard to say, but since it's not being discussed we'll never know.
Why are the teachers in the classrooms and the kids at home? Why can't they teach from home? Let that sink in...The point is more for social distancing - the teachers would be in a classroom alone, so their risk would be minimal if they happen to be older or immuno-compromised. I'm not sure how social distancing could be achieved if the children were the ones in school with teachers at home.
For a couple of reasons - first, to normalize it as more of a classroom setting, where the kids will be switching between teachers like they do periods. Two, because they are investing in technology for the teachers that they will not have the same access to at home thereby making it easier to teach. And three, teachers will have access to all the school's resources and materials which will make lesson planning and execution easier.Why are the teachers in the classrooms and the kids at home? Why can't they teach from home? Let that sink in...
This is horrible solution for underprivileged children, ones whose parents aren't able or won't supervise their child during school hours, and abused and at risk students. This will set us back light years in terms of education equality and a over reaction to a disease the average person has a over a 98% chance of surviving.Didn't read all replies, but where I live in upstate NY, my MIL works at a public school and they are making plans to have all grade levels attend class virtually. Teachers will still go into their classroom to teach as normal, but students will be via webcams. They plan to invest in technology to make this an easier effort. I have no idea what the plan would be for parents who have to go to work and can't leave little kids at home, families who don't have access to computes and webcams, or even teachers who have kids that can't be left alone. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Likewise., and that's the NY data. There have been ZERO school-age deaths in CA. Z-E-R-O.
That sounds exactly backwards to me. If it is the teachers who are vulnerable, they are the ones who should be staying home. What does that look like? Hard to say, but since it's not being discussed we'll never know.
Didn't read all replies, but where I live in upstate NY, my MIL works at a public school and they are making plans to have all grade levels attend class virtually. Teachers will still go into their classroom to teach as normal, but students will be via webcams. They plan to invest in technology to make this an easier effort. I have no idea what the plan would be for parents who have to go to work and can't leave little kids at home, families who don't have access to computes and webcams, or even teachers who have kids that can't be left alone. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
While I see this as a better solution than what we currently have, I can't wrap my head around how this works. I have 4 kids - how are they all going to be online all day, all at the same time? I don't see how younger kids stay engaged this way. Not to mention all the issues you've mentioned. And we still have the problem of some kids not having internet access. I agree, it will be interesting to see.
About 20% of American public school teachers are 56+ years old. How do you think they can be replaced if they stop teaching?That sounds exactly backwards to me. If it is the teachers who are vulnerable, they are the ones who should be staying home. What does that look like? Hard to say, but since it's not being discussed we'll never know.
I believe all schools being open is a given, and the question is “how” as being discussed.The county next to us got permission to open schools starting June 1st. Their school board says they currently don't have any plans to do so (I assume since the year is just ending), but it does sound like more and more counties in CA are getting permission. I see many having that permission by August/Sept, so it will just be how the different districts decide to make it work.
Unless there have been more recent stories if you're talking about the teen back in March the claim that he passed from coronavirus directly was called into question and was being investigated further.A 17-year-old died in California.
I believe all schools being open is a given, and the question is “how” as being discussed.
I'm aware. I'm talking about got permission for in person opening. And getting the green light to open to in person instruction in May/June helps the chances of coming up with a workable plan by Aug/Sept.
I meant kids going to school, teachers teaching from home. Have you seen this option discussed anywhere? I haven't. Maybe have the teachers teach remotely to a classroom managed by a TA in PPE? Again, I've yet to see this option even suggested. I've seen remote learning for all kids (pretty big failure in our experience) or all sorts of social distancing ideas for teachers and kids in school. Kids staying 6 feet apart and not touching anything? I agree, that's pretty unrealistic. I would argue, also unnecessary, kids aren't getting sick. If it's the teachers you are concerned about, that's another story.A 17-year-old died in California.
Such hyperbole here. No schools are discussing any options anywhere? How do you know this?
Unless there have been more recent stories if you're talking about the teen back in March the claim that he passed from coronavirus directly was called into question and was being investigated further.
Do you have a source that states it was confirmed that he passed from coronavirus? All the stories I see (and saw back then) state it was called into question and investigated. Furthermore an early April article lists that LA county removed his death from their count. Have they re-added that for that particular teen?
I don't think you can have the kids physically in school and the teachers remote. Why have a TA there to supervise the kids instead of the actual teachers? This might be an option for at risk teachers but I don't see it for most classrooms.I meant kids going to school, teachers teaching from home. Have you seen this option discussed anywhere? I haven't. Maybe have the teachers teach remotely to a classroom managed by a TA in PPE? Again, I've yet to see this option even suggested. I've seen remote learning for all kids (pretty big failure in our experience) or all sorts of social distancing ideas for teachers and kids in school. Kids staying 6 feet apart and not touching anything? I agree, that's pretty unrealistic. I would argue, also unnecessary, kids aren't getting sick. If it's the teachers you are concerned about, that's another story.
There have been zero in MA as well, another hard hit area. This disease is not a big risk for children. IMO, not returning to school will be far more detrimental for a majority of children. (with a few exceptions of course)Likewise., and that's the NY data. There have been ZERO school-age deaths in CA. Z-E-R-O.