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Post by Merge on Jul 14, 2020 1:30:45 GMT
Yes, but they don't have the power to pull it. It's appropriated by Congress. It's just a bullying tactic to get schools to go back in person because Trump thinks that's better for his campaign. Trump and DeVos are fricking stupid. Well, the good news is that they're on the sub list for this fall.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 14, 2020 1:51:32 GMT
Yes, but they don't have the power to pull it. It's appropriated by Congress. It's just a bullying tactic to get schools to go back in person because Trump thinks that's better for his campaign. Trump and DeVos are fricking stupid. OMG. Did you see the segment on CNN where DeVos was being interviewed RE: sending kids back in the fall? I swear the woman refused to reply to a single question she was asked with an actual answer. I bet she’s awesome at dodge ball too, because that’s exactly what she was doing. Dodge, dodge, dodge. I couldn’t even watch the whole thing because it was so infuriating. CNN I seriously wanted to throat punch her until that annoying vacuous grin was wiped off her face.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 14, 2020 23:29:49 GMT
higher education guidelines for Colorado
Require cloth face coverings. Make face coverings available throughout campus (e.g., at the bookstore, pharmacy, etc.). • Ensure that janitorial and facilities staff is provided with PPE and guidelines on appropriate techniques (as per CDC guidelines) for cleaning and disinfecting common, non-clinical spaces.
Maintain at least 6 feet between workstations/workers. • Remove, reduce the number, or block use of chairs and desks to ensure proper physical distancing, if possible, in conference and waiting rooms. Identify allowable occupancy in order to control workflow and/or establish maximum attendance. • Place plexiglass or other barriers in workspaces where people must face each other or are unable to be 6 feet apart. Consider installing plexiglass barriers at high-visited areas such as reception desks and check-in points. • Consider having one-way directional flow of people and separate entrances and exits when feasible and sustainable (but not at the cost of promoting noncompliance,
Practicing Safe Instruction • Limit the number of attendees for in-person courses/sections to allow for 6-foot physical distancing; post maximum occupancy outside each room.
Delivery of Instruction • Prioritize in-person instruction for courses with academic outcomes that cannot be measured or achieved virtually, such as performance, laboratory, and clinical experiences. • Implement a hybrid mode of instruction, when feasible and appropriate, for the foreseeable future. Plan for remote options in the event that a rebound in local infections necessitates continued physical distancing and to support vulnerable students and staff, students in quarantine or isolation, and students and staff who cannot physically return to campus. • Expand simulation experiences to create clinical scenarios for health professional students to practice technical, diagnostic, and exam skills. • Further train faculty for online course delivery, including building online learning communities. • Ensure sufficient security for online teaching and learning. ○ Assist students with access to technology, if feasible.
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 15, 2020 0:15:41 GMT
My school called it today.... 100% distance learning to start with. We will then move to a hybrid model with the ultimate goal to be in person.
I'm ok with it. At least we not have an answer as to what we are doing. We can get the year started and then move forward.
NOW we get to figure out how to get chrome books and hotspots and textbooks into the hands of 440 kids in a few days AND get them all online and signed up for classes. Grades will actually be given (as opposed to letting everything go and passing everyone even if they did nothing) and actual district adopted curriculum will be used. Assessments will be given. We are reporting to campus daily and working from there. I think I will be MUCH more productive there than at home anyway. I am going to ask about bringing my 4th grader with me so she can work at school and not at home. I don't know what the answer will be. She's a student at the school I teach at. Her teachers are outside my back door! LOL. There are 4 kids of teachers at my site who attend our school. I have to ask before doing it rather than ask for forgiveness like I usually do. She's already been told that if it's approved that she MUST do her work and let me do mine and if she can't she won't be going with me. DH is a SAHD and we have a 4 year old he'll be taking care of. Divide and conquer!
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Jul 15, 2020 0:47:12 GMT
My school called it today.... 100% distance learning to start with. We will then move to a hybrid model with the ultimate goal to be in person. I'm ok with it. At least we not have an answer as to what we are doing. We can get the year started and then move forward. NOW we get to figure out how to get chrome books and hotspots and textbooks into the hands of 440 kids in a few days AND get them all online and signed up for classes. Grades will actually be given (as opposed to letting everything go and passing everyone even if they did nothing) and actual district adopted curriculum will be used. Assessments will be given. We are reporting to campus daily and working from there. I think I will be MUCH more productive there than at home anyway. I am going to ask about bringing my 4th grader with me so she can work at school and not at home. I don't know what the answer will be. She's a student at the school I teach at. Her teachers are outside my back door! LOL. There are 4 kids of teachers at my site who attend our school. I have to ask before doing it rather than ask for forgiveness like I usually do. She's already been told that if it's approved that she MUST do her work and let me do mine and if she can't she won't be going with me. DH is a SAHD and we have a 4 year old he'll be taking care of. Divide and conquer! What state? Public school? Large district?
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 15, 2020 1:13:20 GMT
My school called it today.... 100% distance learning to start with. We will then move to a hybrid model with the ultimate goal to be in person. I'm ok with it. At least we not have an answer as to what we are doing. We can get the year started and then move forward. NOW we get to figure out how to get chrome books and hotspots and textbooks into the hands of 440 kids in a few days AND get them all online and signed up for classes. Grades will actually be given (as opposed to letting everything go and passing everyone even if they did nothing) and actual district adopted curriculum will be used. Assessments will be given. We are reporting to campus daily and working from there. I think I will be MUCH more productive there than at home anyway. I am going to ask about bringing my 4th grader with me so she can work at school and not at home. I don't know what the answer will be. She's a student at the school I teach at. Her teachers are outside my back door! LOL. There are 4 kids of teachers at my site who attend our school. I have to ask before doing it rather than ask for forgiveness like I usually do. She's already been told that if it's approved that she MUST do her work and let me do mine and if she can't she won't be going with me. DH is a SAHD and we have a 4 year old he'll be taking care of. Divide and conquer! What state? Public school? Large district? California, Central Valley, public school district, small district of under 2,500 kids with 6 schools.
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Jul 15, 2020 1:51:57 GMT
What state? Public school? Large district? California, Central Valley, public school district, small district of under 2,500 kids with 6 schools. Does the staff seemed pleased? I like the order better than what I've seen around here.
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 15, 2020 2:11:52 GMT
California, Central Valley, public school district, small district of under 2,500 kids with 6 schools. Does the staff seemed pleased? I like the order better than what I've seen around here. For the most part. It seems like it's going to make more sense and we actually have a DIRECTION now. BUT I have NO science curriculum. We adopted but chose not to purchase. We were told to "use what you were doing before" Well, we PILOTED last year so we can't use that stuff. The year(s) before that we were doing interactive notebooks so that's out since we won't be in person.... What exactly are we SUPPOSED TO USE? ?? I don't want to, nor do I feel the need to, scramble and create a curriculum since my district isn't seeing it as a pressing issue. I also have math curriculum that does NOT play well with Google Classroom which is what we are supposed to be using. It's going to be interesting. However, I have SOMETHING to start with at least, right? LOL
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Post by Linda on Jul 15, 2020 2:24:30 GMT
Trump and DeVos are fricking stupid. Well, the good news is that they're on the sub list for this fall. you missed one Ron DeSantis (850) 488-7146
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Jul 15, 2020 2:30:50 GMT
Does the staff seemed pleased? I like the order better than what I've seen around here. For the most part. It seems like it's going to make more sense and we actually have a DIRECTION now. BUT I have NO science curriculum. We adopted but chose not to purchase. We were told to "use what you were doing before" Well, we PILOTED last year so we can't use that stuff. The year(s) before that we were doing interactive notebooks so that's out since we won't be in person.... What exactly are we SUPPOSED TO USE? ?? I don't want to, nor do I feel the need to, scramble and create a curriculum since my district isn't seeing it as a pressing issue. I also have math curriculum that does NOT play well with Google Classroom which is what we are supposed to be using. It's going to be interesting. However, I have SOMETHING to start with at least, right? LOL That will be interesting. It's almost like we are starting our first year over.
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 15, 2020 2:39:34 GMT
For the most part. It seems like it's going to make more sense and we actually have a DIRECTION now. BUT I have NO science curriculum. We adopted but chose not to purchase. We were told to "use what you were doing before" Well, we PILOTED last year so we can't use that stuff. The year(s) before that we were doing interactive notebooks so that's out since we won't be in person.... What exactly are we SUPPOSED TO USE? ?? I don't want to, nor do I feel the need to, scramble and create a curriculum since my district isn't seeing it as a pressing issue. I also have math curriculum that does NOT play well with Google Classroom which is what we are supposed to be using. It's going to be interesting. However, I have SOMETHING to start with at least, right? LOL That will be interesting. It's almost like we are starting our first year over. Yes and I'm on Year 21! LOL I was wondering how much longer I could make it. I have 14-19 more before I can retire with max pay (depending on district early retirement offerings down the line is why there is a range) from CA. This year I REALLY wish I could retire.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 15, 2020 3:22:46 GMT
That will be interesting. It's almost like we are starting our first year over. Yes and I'm on Year 21! LOL I was wondering how much longer I could make it. I have 14-19 more before I can retire with max pay (depending on district early retirement offerings down the line is why there is a range) from CA. This year I REALLY wish I could retire. there is no way I am making it to max pay
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 15, 2020 3:24:26 GMT
Yes and I'm on Year 21! LOL I was wondering how much longer I could make it. I have 14-19 more before I can retire with max pay (depending on district early retirement offerings down the line is why there is a range) from CA. This year I REALLY wish I could retire. there is no way I am making it to max pay I need to because I'm the only retirement check for us other than a super small social security and not much on our investments. BUT I'm only 46 so I have a while to go anyway.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 15, 2020 3:26:50 GMT
there is no way I am making it to max pay I need to because I'm the only retirement check for us other than a super small social security and not much on our investments. BUT I'm only 46 so I have a while to go anyway. I'm 44 and hoping to retire at 57 or 58.
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 15, 2020 4:37:18 GMT
I need to because I'm the only retirement check for us other than a super small social security and not much on our investments. BUT I'm only 46 so I have a while to go anyway. I'm 44 and hoping to retire at 57 or 58. How many years of service will you have at that point? I looked at 35, 37, 40 years and it was a HUGE difference between 35 and 40. AND my youngest will be 18 when I’m 60 which gives me 14 more years at least of staying put here. After my kids are out, I’m selling and getting the hell out of CA!
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Jul 15, 2020 4:41:28 GMT
I have to hit 37 years and age 60. 2030. Did a lot of states increase the time needed for max pay? Years ago I could have worked for 37 years for a lot more money, but now I'm working for just regular retirement.
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 15, 2020 4:47:41 GMT
Not sure. I though you had to do years of service plus age to get % of pay at retirement. Then I chatted with a state retirement guy and he ran my numbers.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 15, 2020 5:21:45 GMT
I have to hit 37 years and age 60. 2030. Did a lot of states increase the time needed for max pay? Years ago I could have worked for 37 years for a lot more money, but now I'm working for just regular retirement. they did raise the age + service, but they grandfathered us in, so the people who had less than five years in 2020 have a different system (i think that was the criteria, not sure,) I won't hit max at that time, but I will be done i am sure. My youngest child will graduate in 2022.
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Jul 15, 2020 5:32:00 GMT
I have to hit 37 years and age 60. 2030. Did a lot of states increase the time needed for max pay? Years ago I could have worked for 37 years for a lot more money, but now I'm working for just regular retirement. they did raise the age + service, but they grandfathered us in, so the people who had less than five years in 2020 have a different system (i think that was the criteria, not sure,) I won't hit max at that time, but I will be done i am sure. My youngest child will graduate in 2022. I missed the grandfathering in by about 1 1/2 years. Bummer.
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Post by *KAS* on Jul 15, 2020 13:25:07 GMT
it is not just Texas, Colorado is on the same path I'd wager that every state with a Republican governor is on this path. All following the directives of dear leader. Yep, in person classes in my county start August 3rd. Confirmed this week. ETA: Virtual is an option. Parents of elementary school have to commit to 9 weeks of virtual. Parents of high school have to commit to a full semester of virtual. They have until I think Friday to decide. My boss has an elementary age child. She's been weighing the options, but ultimately decided for in person b/c she feels like if she's felt safe sending him to baseball and football than it wouldn't be right to keep him out of school. Her and her husband both work as well, although we're working from home and I would guess that will go on all year.
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