Most elementary school districts offer in -school and virtual learning from home... But 3 weeks into the fall school term the infection 'hits' have been relatively small and localised.... School 's have not 'close down' for the terms.... Most do close for a day or two to … [Read more...] about There have been no large virus spikes with kids back in school so far…
Education
Trump joins dictators and demagogues in touting ‘patriotic education’
...from the Washington Post's....Today's WorldView Analysis..... It was a vintage scene of Trumpist agitprop. Last week, President Trump stood before original copies of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and declared a new national campaign to promote … [Read more...] about Trump joins dictators and demagogues in touting ‘patriotic education’
New York City School’s reopening put off again…
In a slug fest between Mayor De Blasio and the teachers union? The mayor blinks again.... The largest public school system in the country is simply Not equipped to handle children coming back to school's in person... There is not enough safety equipment and teachers to … [Read more...] about New York City School’s reopening put off again…
No major virus infections in German grade schools a month back…
American grade school student's are back in school and on line ... Some for a few weeks... Some this week... There is little media attention here in the America on this.... Here's the story in Germany... It's been a month since German children began to lead … [Read more...] about No major virus infections in German grade schools a month back…
Long Island NY kids start back to school….
In person and virtual Fall learning has begun.... A tough time for students, teachers, administrators and parents.... But the waiting is over.... Lets cross our fingers that things are safe and healthy for all involved... Students at dozens of Long Island schools … [Read more...] about Long Island NY kids start back to school….
Do you send your kid back to school?
A New York Times Science Reporter in Brooklyn give's her decision .... I live in Brooklyn, where schools open after Labor Day (if they open this year at all), so my husband and I have had more time than most parents in the nation to make up our minds. We’re also privileged … [Read more...] about Do you send your kid back to school?
New York City School’s reopening pushed back to Sept. 21.
The Mayor blinks against the teachers union requests for more time to get things in order ... New York City is delaying the start of its school year by 10 days, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday, as part of a deal to avert a teachers’ strike and calm principals and … [Read more...] about New York City School’s reopening pushed back to Sept. 21.
National Teachers Union threatens a strike against local districts/states that don’t safely re-open….
The teachers want a seat at the table in school's plans to reopen since they ARE DIRECTLY involved.... This will a tough one for schools in the South where Republican Governor's are following Trump's political play book NOT health experts... The second-largest teachers’ … [Read more...] about National Teachers Union threatens a strike against local districts/states that don’t safely re-open….