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07.01.20, 23:07 PM General Topics
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Taking bets on when the DOE will let us know what the plan is for school. Is there any chance they will give us a heads up in say early August? Or is that a pipe dream? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.01.20, 11:07 PM Flag
 

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Was just thinking the same thing today. Fear that it will be end of August. 3 days into the summer vacation with no camps and no vacation planned, I'm already losing my mind. Counting down the days until dcs are in school whether in the building or remote. It's awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.20, 11:13 PM Flag
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+1. I'm dying here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.20, 11:47 PM Flag
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Well mayor just said no eating inside at restaurants so.... why would he let kids and teachers crowd inside a school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:33 AM Flag
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This is exactly what they should be doing: prioritizing schools over restaurants, bars, salons, sporting venues etc. We get a certain amount of risk to spend as a community, and we should spend it on what matters: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/26/nation/reopening-schools-scientists-say-proceed-with-caution/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 02:18 AM Flag
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Becauase they will be masked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:26 AM Flag
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I am NOT excited about remote school. I'd rather let them play on iPads, frankly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:00 AM Flag
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I wasn't that excited about remote school either, until the first day of summer vacation on Monday when they had nothing scheduled! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:16 PM Flag
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There’s no way that any NYC schools will reopen in September [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.20, 11:13 PM Flag
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You can keep saying this but you have no more information than anyone else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.20, 11:31 PM Flag
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It’s common sense. Which is not very common on this board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:06 AM Flag
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Please just enjoy CT and find a new message board! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:21 AM Flag
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Why CT? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 02:26 AM Flag
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I understand that it seems like common sense to you, but do you understand that your opinion=/=objective reality? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:22 AM Flag
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I think I know you! Upper West Side, right? And you insist to everyone that there will be no school all day?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:30 AM Flag
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There are two moms on the UWS moms board who could be OR. This is all they post over and over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:52 AM Flag
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I know one of them, then. She doesn't just post. She emails. Texts. It's non-stop. I don't think anyone wants to engage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:41 AM Flag
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I think there are lots of people that think this. I live downtown and am pretty convinced it won’t be in person at all. I don’t want to be right about this but I just don’t see how it could be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 02:29 AM Flag
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^^I talked to a few others yesterday and today who believe the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 02:29 AM Flag
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A friend who is a teacher (public) told me BOE is working on a plan to bring the youngest kids back as much as possible. Zero discussion to date about HS kids. Not even on the table. Trying to get the young ones back at least part time so parents can return to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 07:32 AM Flag
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HS kids teachers said no plan from DOE, no guidance, schools left to figure out themselves [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:42 PM Flag
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I kinda tend to agree. No way DOE will get their S* together. They can't get soap into the bathrooms on a regular day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:41 PM Flag
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My crystal ball says they will announce the 3rd week of July. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.20, 11:42 PM Flag
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Magic 8 Ball says Ask again later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:59 AM Flag
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No before middle of August. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:06 AM Flag
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They have to announce in July so parents can make plans. Of course plans can change but presumably schools need time to get classrooms ready. Did you see Scott Stringer demanded an answer by 7/3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:28 AM Flag
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It's the DOE. You know better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:43 AM Flag
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I'm a teacher. Here's what happens to "get classrooms ready". The custodial staff cleans everything, wax the floors, etc. That is being done now, whether we go back or not, just like each year. Then, about a week before teachers come back for meetings, some staff come back a prep their rooms. Some more, just do things as school starts. That's it. There isn't anything else to "getting classrooms ready". Principals and sped teams are working on the sped schedule, which every single other scheduled thing in the school revolves around. Then specials are scheduled. But that can all happen at home. You will not know what is happening for sure until about 2-3 weeks before school starts. This is how the DOE does stuff. The best thing for parents to do now is to make 3 different contingency plans. One for DL, one for hybrid, and one for full in person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:17 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:22 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:22 AM Flag
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DOE Teacher too - what kills me is that even though custodians wax floors - they throw our furniture around and we have to slave like dogs in order to get it set up the right way. I fear that corners will be overlooked and still unclean. We need plexi barriers and such - I am pessimistic and my school building has an amazing custodian - so it's not on him- he's just severely understaffed for what needs to be done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:23 AM Flag
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You know the virus isn't lurking in the corners of a room that's been sitting empty for six months...right? Hopefully you don't teach science. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 02:45 AM Flag
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You do know that people will be in and out of all those rooms in the days before school starts? Doesn't matter if it's been empty for 6 months if 10 people were in there yesterday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 06:03 AM Flag
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Unless you are licking the desks, touch surface based transmission has been shown to be rare. What is the DOE doing to make sure that schools have hand sanitizer, working sinks, SOAP and paper towels in every bathroom, PPE for staff and students, wipes, etc?? Did they order the stuff or will it be last minute scrambling again? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:46 PM Flag
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or: My post was referring to exactly this - the DOE is broke and I work in an amazing school with kids who have no resources - there is no PTA or class parent situation to do a drive for hand sanitizer and wipes - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:20 PM Flag
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It should not be the PTA or parents doing this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:44 PM Flag
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My kid’s probably going to lick the desk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 05:06 AM Flag
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I teach kindergarten. Kids lick desks, each other. They sneeze all over each other. They pick their nose and wipe it on the big rug. They don't wash their hands after going to the bathroom. And many, many other disgusting things. I've seen kids put their hands down their pants, scratch their itchy bottoms and then wipe poop on papers or on the rug. Yes for real. These are not rare events. And yes, this is gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 01:32 PM Flag
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Just because logically they have to does not mean they will or can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:43 PM Flag
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Make sure you don’t attend a BBQ until schools open! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:46 AM Flag
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The fewer people who attend BBQs, the more likely schools can reopen. How is this difficult for you to understand? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 02:16 AM Flag
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We live in North Carolina; our state announcement was supposed to come today and they delayed (likely hoping things improve). Schools are opening on 8/17 (if not before) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 02:14 AM Flag
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The plan is to plan for everything and hope for the best. This is what every school is doing regardless about what they say. We are all planning for EITHER in-person, hybrid, or remote. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 06:02 AM Flag
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It’s because it can change on a dime. Last month nyc was the problem. Now it’s flipped. It could look great Aug 1 and by Labor Day be back to April. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:18 AM Flag
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We are at an Archdiacese school in NYC. Our principal shared that the DOE is providing “guidance” on the Fall week of July 13th. Not sure what that means exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 11:56 AM Flag
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All NYS districts had to submit plans to State that will be reviewed and approved or not. Assume mid july is related to that? Couomo and NYS regents have been working on their own guidance too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:48 PM Flag
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Unfortunately don’t know any more than what I shared above. Sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 03:02 PM Flag
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Ha ha ha. DOE and plan in the same sentence ... Sorry I couldn't help myself. IMO guidance will come down from Cuomo anyways and it will be late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 12:40 PM Flag
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Have you heard of this unpredictable thing the country is dealing with these days? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 01:42 PM Flag
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Yes I have. And the DOE can't get their act together during normal times, now , not happening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:30 PM Flag
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PP: Point is, they need a Plan A, B and C so they can roll out as appropriate. The reality is no one knows what conditions will be like in Sept. Could be terrible, could be great. - need a plan on site learning. And if schools open in September, cases could increase and shut down again. So need a plan to do remote only if/when that happens. My point is planning for multiple scenarios is needed. And planning for REAL online learning with appropriate standardized tools and models for all students is needed - there are many schools where there was zero interaction with the students, and I'm talking about SHS here too. DOE needs to prepare for best (in school + remote for those who opt for various reasons ) and worst (remote all year). Is that going to happen with our esteemed Chancellor and his enourmous team of highly paid administrators and that expensive consulting contract for Covid related support? Doubt it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 09:34 PM Flag
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Of course nobody knows exactly what the state of COVID will be. Why does NYC have such a worse time than anywhere else just coming out to say, if COVID is at X level, then we will hold school on these terms. If COVID levels are at Z, then school will look like this. Instead, we are all agape, watching for the Mayors crystal ball to make a decision. Why can’t they even release criteria for MAKING a decision? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.20, 10:48 PM Flag
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This. And this makes me want to cry. https://nypost.com/2020/07/02/de-blasio-fall-school-opening-plan-is-premature-cuomo-teachers-union/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 01:29 AM Flag
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This. And this makes me want to cry. https://nypost.com/2020/07/02/de-blasio-fall-school-opening-plan-is-premature-cuomo-teachers-union/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.20, 01:29 AM Flag
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