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I am applying for NYC to teach remotely. I have two conditions and I'm hoping to be approved. After what I've seen in the "planning" stages, if you CAN keep your kids home, do it.
CT and FL, are the only ones so far with a full reopening.
Figures reported for FL are that 31% of kids tested are covid-19 positive and obviously that figure will go up as more testing is done. With all the uncertainty about the long term effects of the virus on kids, I think it's reprehensible that any state would jeopardize so many lives this way.
Is it not normal for most states to have (already have had before the pandemic) an online virtual school system? I live in
Florida and we have had one for years. Its a great option for those that dont feel ready to send their kiddos back to school.
One of my DD's teachers (for geometry), recorded the first class of the day and just re-showed it to the other classes he
had the rest of the day. He also put it on youtube for anyone who was out sick. At first, I felt like he was cheating by not standing
up and teaching the other classes just like he did the first class of the day, however, as he showed the video he did add
additional info and stopped the video if someone had a question. Now, in light of the pandemic, I wonder if it wouldnt be
a good thing for all teachers to do and if it might make it easier for any students that are out sick. Might somewhat reduce the
amount of work for the teachers??? (Increases it in some ways but decreases it in others?) I'm not really sure.
So I think private school parents think they are immune to Covid. I have a friend who is fully supporting this lawsuit. She says life goes on and we can’t live in fear.
We are still awaiting our Governor’s decision...We have some plans in place, but that can all change in a heartbeat.
Do you know what your district is doing yet @nala ?