Trump bullies the CDC and schools

[Purple Tiger]

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Chamber of Commerce. I can see where you might think Church of Christ.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Where do you live, kiddiedoc? Nashville has been hit very hard with the coronavirus. if you are not aware.

Since the beginning of the outbreak. Metro has been advised by Dr. William Shaffner, a VU professor and one of the nation's foremost infectious disease and preventative medicine doctors. He has been asked to advise corporations and the fed and state governments on COVID. If he thinks schools need to be delayed in Nashville, I trust his judgment.

COVID decision making based on science is not a left/right political choice.

Knoxville area, but I am well aware of the situation in Nashville, the U.S., and around the world.

 

[BowlBrother85]

I would say "unbelievable," but the way Nashville has swung to the left, it's exactly what I expected. Why listen to science?

The effects this decision will have on the area's tens of thousands of school-aged children will be devastating.

It surprises me to see an MD, assigning a political motive to an educator (Superintendent Adrienne Battle), who is exercising caution in the face of uncertain times. Also, this last sentence is melodramatic. The school year will begin with classwork conducted "remotely", but there is no set time-table for how long that lasts.

 

[landscapingvol]

It surprises me to see an MD, assigning a political motive to an educator (Superintendent Adrienne Battle), who is exercising caution in the face of uncertain times. Also, this last sentence is melodramatic. The school year will begin with classwork conducted "remotely", but there is no set time-table for how long that lasts.

Many states will be doing the same thing and we will get through it. There are no easy answers and finding a substitute teacher during this will be nearly impossible considering how much most are paid. Staffing schools across the nation is going to be a major challenge especially in states that are implementing stiff pay cuts. It isn’t just a matter of “kids should be in class”. I agree but the moment teachers and students start testing positive, it is inevitable, there will be repercussions that most counties aren’t going to be equipped to handle.

 

[landscapingvol]

Atlanta Public Schools are going back to Phase 1 so they will be online as well

 

[BowlBrother85]

Many states will be doing the same thing and we will get through it. There are no easy answers and finding a substitute teacher during this will be nearly impossible considering how much most are paid. Staffing schools across the nation is going to be a major challenge especially in states that are implementing stiff pay cuts. It isn’t just a matter of “kids should be in class”. I agree but the moment teachers and students start testing positive, it is inevitable, there will be repercussions that most counties aren’t going to be equipped to handle.

At least in the beginning of the school year, it is perfectly reasonable to err on the side of caution and begin the year remotely. This will be re-evaluated as we go along. Of course, we would rather have the kids in school, but there is no test history from something like this to work from. This is all new for everyone. One thing we shouldn't be doing is assigning selfish political motives to people who just want to do what is in the best interest of public safety.

There are many factors to consider in these decisions, and you bring up a very good one (staffing) that hasn't been discussed here.

 

[Wireless1]

It surprises me to see an MD, assigning a political motive to an educator (Superintendent Adrienne Battle), who is exercising caution in the face of uncertain times. Also, this last sentence is melodramatic. The school year will begin with classwork conducted "remotely", but there is no set time-table for how long that lasts.

Sorry Kiddiedoc, you’ve been SJW shamed. So much for the quality meals the children get or the social interaction or the monitoring for abuse that the children will miss

 

[BowlBrother85]

Sorry Kiddiedoc, you’ve been SJW shamed. So much for the quality meals the children get or the social interaction or the monitoring for abuse that the children will miss

This is absolutely ridiculous. Not one word of that post you replied to, had a damn thing to do with being a social justice warrior. It is surprising to see an MD, ascribing political motives to a superintendent who is making a decision concerning public health, based off of very little test case history. And if you did in fact read my post, then you can see that I said that this decision has no set time-table. It can and will be re-evaluated. Your post was even more melodramatic than his was.

 

[Purple Tiger]

It surprises me to see an MD, assigning a political motive to an educator (Superintendent Adrienne Battle), who is exercising caution in the face of uncertain times. Also, this last sentence is melodramatic. The school year will begin with classwork conducted "remotely", but there is no set time-table for how long that lasts.

He's from Knoxville, like many deniers of COVID. It hasn't happened in East TN so COVID must be a liberal hoax. He thinks he knows more about COVID than nationally acclaimed infectious medicine doctors/professors.

 

[0nelilreb]

He's from Knoxville, like many deniers of COVID. It hasn't happened in East TN so COVID must be a liberal hoax.

Hog already smoked you once today about Nashville and real estate, of course you would naturally decide an actual practicing Dr should be the next one you argue with about a virus smdh

 

[kiddiedoc]

He's from Knoxville, like many deniers of COVID. It hasn't happened in East TN so COVID must be a liberal hoax. He thinks he knows more about COVID than nationally acclaimed infectious medicine doctors/professors.

How many COVID cases did you diagnose or treat in the past two weeks? Have you read the national PICU report today? Have you read the policy statement from the AAP and the studies from school openings around the world? Have you been following the Dutch RIVM initiative?

That's right, keep telling us all what to think and believe.

 

[0nelilreb]

How many COVID cases did you diagnose or treat in the past two weeks? Have you read the national PICU report today? Have you read the policy statement from the AAP and the studies from school openings around the world? Have you been following the Dutch RIVM initiative?

That's right, keep telling us all what to think and believe.

... and there it is, called it .

 

[kiddiedoc]

Sorry Kiddiedoc, you’ve been SJW shamed. So much for the quality meals the children get or the social interaction or the monitoring for abuse that the children will miss

If you think I give a rat's ass about being shamed by someone who literally knows nothing about this making a moronic statement on a message board, you don't know me well. I stand up for my young patients against much greater forces that this.

 

[kiddiedoc]

... and there it is, called it .

Sorry about the delay, I've been busy working in PPE.

 

[0nelilreb]

Sorry about the delay, I've been busy working in PPE.

Oh I knew it was coming , I was waiting patiently. Lol

 

[Weezer]

He's from Knoxville, like many deniers of COVID. It hasn't happened in East TN so COVID must be a liberal hoax. He thinks he knows more about COVID than nationally acclaimed infectious medicine doctors/professors.

We know Kiddidoc's credentials on the subject. Would you like to share yours?

 

[Weezer]

This is absolutely ridiculous. Not one word of that post you replied to, had a damn thing to do with being a social justice warrior. It is surprising to see an MD, ascribing political motives to a superintendent who is making a decision concerning public health, based off of very little test case history. And if you did in fact read my post, then you can see that I said that this decision has no set time-table. It can and will be re-evaluated. Your post was even more melodramatic than his was.

I think it's ridiculous not to realize politics have infected our school system just as they have so many other institutions in which they should have no place.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

Hog already smoked you once today about Nashville and real estate, of course you would naturally decide an actual practicing Dr should be the next one you argue with about a virus smdh

Where was this?

 

[BowlBrother85]

I think it's ridiculous not to realize politics have infected our school system just as they have so many other institutions in which they should have no place.

I assume you are talking about the curriculum or the methodology of the instruction itself. That is not the subject here. This thread is discussing the Coronavirus, and how it should be handled by our public school systems. There is no place for politics and there is no evidence that any of these decisions have had politically driven agendas.

 

[0nelilreb]

Where was this?

A page back when he called Hogg a new comer to Nashville and Hogg told him how long his wife had been working real estate there . Purple went into cricket mode . Lol

 

[Weezer]

I assume you are talking about the curriculum or the methodology of the instruction itself. That is not the subject here. This thread is discussing the Coronavirus, and how it should be handled by our public school systems. There is no place for politics and there is no evidence that any of these decisions have had politically driven agendas.

I'm not entirely convinced of that based on the arguments that are being used. We have science that suggests kids will be safe. The real question I have, the one that I have not seen addressed, or argued, what about the teachers and other adult staff?

 

[BowlBrother85]

I'm not entirely convinced of that based on the arguments that are being used. We have science that suggests kids will be safe. The real question I have, the one that I have not seen addressed, or argued, what about the teachers and other adult staff?

Staffing was addressed just above. Post #279.

 

[DynaLo]

My 3rd grade grandchild just got enrolled in the limited number of online class spots available in this school district. The two enrollment choices were a complete year in either school or in online classes. This decision was made after reading the school boards re-opening plan document and realizing that more time in the school day would be devoted to health and safety issues than actual teaching.

Masks were suggested for students but not mandatory. Multiple temperature checks throughout the day are mandated as is social distancing and scheduled hand washing breaks among other things listed. This is all great, but my grandchild will not thrive educationally in that environment.

We’re now buying her a dedicated laptop and accessories. Her school days will be a desk at grandma’s house where there will be more actual subject matter learning than just what is offered in online classes.

 

[kiddiedoc]

My 3rd grade grandchild just got enrolled in the limited number of online class spots available in this school district. The two enrollment choices were a complete year in either school or in online classes. This decision was made after reading the school boards re-opening plan document and realizing that more time in the school day would be devoted to health and safety issues than actual teaching.

Masks were suggested for students but not mandatory. Multiple temperature checks throughout the day are mandated as is social distancing and scheduled hand washing breaks among other things listed. This is all great, but my grandchild will not thrive educationally in that environment.

We’re now buying her a dedicated laptop and accessories. Her school days will be a desk at grandma’s house where there will be more actual subject matter learning than just what is offered in online classes.

My guess is that, as it has been with youth sports, a lot of the extraneous measures will not last long. My patients playing baseball tournaments tell me they are completely normal already. Basketball camps are, too.

 

[DynaLo]

My guess is that, as it has been with youth sports, a lot of the extraneous measures will not last long. My patients playing baseball tournaments tell me they are completely normal already. Basketball camps are, too.

It really was less CV-19 concerns and more educational quality questions due to the virus response that made the decision easier. We’d much rather her actually be in school for many reasons but the insanity of the school plan and what if scenario responses they presented just didn’t provide a solid footing of confidence.

I’m actually very curious to get a first hand daily look at current elementary curriculum and I’m looking forward to filling in the parts that are lacking. The new math however has me scratching my head and asking wtf is this non-logical asinine stupidity? I realize why cashiers struggle so much nowadays