Second Semester 2020/21 School Year

Look, the people on these forums didn't just pull school health protocols out of thin air.

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nimbleranger17 said:The Department will be absorbing some seriously lost knowledge here. Now, I’m not suggesting they’ll walk away with all the answers to life's mysteries, but they are going to master one incredibly vital facet of human existence—something that might actually shape how they carry themselves out in the real world later on.

And don't go thinking this is just some one-off lecture. We’re looking at three sessions a week, twice over, which brings the total to six. Our professor mentioned yesterday that everything is proceeding exactly according to the syllabus. If some neurotic type decides to derail things at the last minute, I’ll be sure to give you all a heads-up so you don't lose any sleep over it.

edit: I’d appreciate it if Larry Walker24 would stop making things up and quit trolling the thread. This topic has absolutely nothing to do with warfare; it’s a modern subject focused on social dynamics and youth interaction—specifically, tackling the issue of violence among young people.

And that’ll just fill in all those knowledge gaps they picked up during remote learning.

Hm... now I'm starting to think YOU are the one trolling.

Btw, the topic is fine, everything works for me...
But I was totally convinced this was about physics... maybe AC current... electrical engineering... or even computer science...

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Robert Hernandez11 said:And that’ll just fill in all those knowledge gaps they picked up during remote learning.

Hm... now I'm starting to think YOU are the one trolling.

Btw, the topic is fine, everything works for me...
But I was totally convinced this was about physics... maybe AC current... electrical engineering... or even computer science...

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Regarding the actual curriculum they cover in school—this isn't going to be some standalone thing; it's going to be tied directly into what they're already studying.

It seems like everyone would rather sit on their hands because of some new "regulations" passed by politicians in D.C., effectively shutting down any attempt to actually help kids before it even gets off the ground.

The irony is, I’m doing this as a volunteer, completely pro bono. You lot get a paycheck for this kind of work; I don't. I’m doing it out of pure altruism because, frankly, my heart aches for these kids after watching them struggle through this mess for over a year now.

And the best part? Every single person I talk to about this tells me it's a fantastic idea and praises the effort, but no—instead, a few self-appointed experts on this forum decide to act like I'm some kind of criminal, claiming I'm breaking rules and blah blah blah... 🙏

It really makes you lose faith in humanity.

I honestly have no idea who you think you're fighting with here.
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Let me say this one more time so it sticks: we were discussing school health protocols—specifically the rules that stop people from just walking into a building whenever they feel like it.
Those are the regulations schools are legally required to follow.
They weren't just cooked up by random people on Reddit or some local teachers—so you're basically barking up the wrong tree if you think this is a conspiracy.

From a parent's perspective, I think it would be wonderful if they brought in guest speakers—actual subject matter experts—to dive into specific parts of the school curriculum. For the 7th and 8th graders, maybe even some career exploration through workshops or lectures. And those topics that—hopefully very soon—nimbleranger17 will be covering via interactive sessions... well, those are incredibly relevant, and in my opinion, they ought to be implemented in every single school.
Of course, all of this should happen regardless of COVID, provided we stick to the necessary health protocols; after all, children’s lives and their education simply have to move forward.

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Robert Hernandez11 said:I honestly have no idea who you think you're fighting with here.
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Let me say this one more time so it sticks: we were discussing school health protocols—specifically the rules that stop people from just walking into a building whenever they feel like it.
Those are the regulations schools are legally required to follow.
They weren't just cooked up by random people on Reddit or some local teachers—so you're basically barking up the wrong tree if you think this is a conspiracy.

The politicians were the ones who pushed these measures through—specifically the Republicans over here—not some panel of independent experts.

And frankly, I don't just wander into schools whenever I feel like it; my presence there is driven by a genuine commitment to educating and shaping young minds.
Even now, professors still regularly host students completing their required hours, so I fail to see any inherent issue with our project, given that it functions on essentially the same principle.
In fact, what we’re proposing will likely prove far more beneficial to the kids than some forty-five-minute lecture delivered by a grad student who's only there because they need to check a box for their degree requirements.

Just looking over some stats regarding Washington, D.C.

Yesterday alone, because 24 elementary students and four teachers tested positive, along with nine high schoolers and three teachers, we’ve got 477 elementary kids and 164 high schoolers forced into isolation.

Man, 641 kids stuck in quarantine in just one day. Happy Easter to those families, I guess. 😁

Susan Martin4 said:Just looking over some stats regarding Washington, D.C.

Yesterday alone, because 24 elementary students and four teachers tested positive, along with nine high schoolers and three teachers, we’ve got 477 elementary kids and 164 high schoolers forced into isolation.

Man, 641 kids stuck in quarantine in just one day. Happy Easter to those families, I guess. 😁

So, if you do the math, we have 33 infected students across the whole city, yet somehow 650 people are being sent home into isolation just from the school system alone.

If they applied this exact same logic to the general population right now, while we're sitting here with 12,000 active cases, we’d be looking at roughly 250,000 people stuck in quarantine.

wanderingbadger44 said:Whether we deal with April Fools' Day or not, children are still being robbed of the chance to listen to those speeches by nimbleranger17.

In a world where parents—barring a few rare exceptions—are strictly barred from stepping foot on campus because health protocols only permit staff and students inside, how on earth is it realistic to think that people like nimbleranger17 will be allowed to just wander through the halls of our schools?

My folks ended up having this whole discussion over a nice, romantic spring drizzle, all thanks to that TikTok mess.

Nicholas King said:It’s entirely possible that the colleague in question is also part of the academic establishment.

Now she'll probably claim she doesn't even teach the English language and insist she's exactly where she belongs—which is basically saying she's fucking illiterate.

Nicholas King said:Look, I’ll admit it: I am a patient man.

But honestly, I am absolutely fed up with these catastrophic "it's going to be amazing, I swear" announcements—those instances where people aggressively insert themselves into "expert" or "informed" roles, only to shamelessly act like nothing happened once their big reveal turns into a total disaster.

If you were—and I'm assuming you were—prepared to indulge in some "I told you so!" self-congratulation if your supposed "insider info" actually turned out to be true 🙄, then you really ought to be prepared for someone to call you out on your nonsense when it inevitably turns out to be nothing more than baseless rambling and empty hype.

Is that somehow an issue for you?

Hmm... patient, or just unemployed?

Your little predictions (or "ramblings," if we're calling them what you call them) aren't exactly hitting the mark here.

The people posting on this forum are either parents with kids in school or they're educators themselves.
By definition, they're writing based on actual experience. Then you've got that third group—people who don't fit either category and just show up to drop a comment or play philosopher.

Alex Roberts4 said:Look, I can head into my kid's school whenever I need info... Some parents show up in person, but personally, I just handle everything online because it's way more convenient. :P Honestly, it feels like people holding your kind of views are in the minority in the real world.

They didn't go full "bunker mode" with the schools; they actually care, and they aren't backing down now, even while we're all still playing this endless game of tag with COVID.

Well, Alex Roberts4 can always make it into the school—that’s exactly what I was implying in the parentheses. It seems like for folks like her, there is always some sudden crisis or something else that feels absolutely vital and needs immediate attention. ☕

Susan Martin4 said:Just looking over some stats regarding Washington, D.C.

Yesterday alone, because 24 elementary students and four teachers tested positive, along with nine high schoolers and three teachers, we’ve got 477 elementary kids and 164 high schoolers forced into isolation.

Man, 641 kids stuck in quarantine in just one day. Happy Easter to those families, I guess. 😁

Actually, I don't see it as such a bad thing. It definitely thins out the crowds at churches and shopping malls, which are usually where everyone gathers for the holiday.

In fact, this is a perfect example of why we needed to keep schools open until the very end in all other counties too. It’s really the best way to limit movement within the community. Schools are the only place where you can actually track contacts for isolation orders, allowing you to effectively restrict movement for about 20 different families all at once (not counting the ones already in isolation, since they aren't out spreading it anyway—they're just riding it out at home).

Those folks over at CNN are being such absolute headaches...

stormymarlin12 said:Hmm... patient, or just unemployed?

Your little predictions (or "ramblings," if we're calling them what you call them) aren't exactly hitting the mark here.

The people posting on this forum are either parents with kids in school or they're educators themselves.
By definition, they're writing based on actual experience. Then you've got that third group—people who don't fit either category and just show up to drop a comment or play philosopher.

Do you even grasp the difference between making an actual claim (like saying a lockdown starts on April 1st) and just offering a "prediction"?

BTW, what exactly was I "predicting," and when did I do it? Regardless of whether my prediction turned out to be "right" or not.

wanderingbadger44 said:Well, Alex Roberts4 can always make it into the school—that’s exactly what I was implying in the parentheses. It seems like for folks like her, there is always some sudden crisis or something else that feels absolutely vital and needs immediate attention. ☕

But honestly, that was mostly just during the whole pandemic era. Otherwise? They rarely show up for any briefings or meetings.

wanderingbadger44 said:Well, Alex Roberts4 can always make it into the school—that’s exactly what I was implying in the parentheses. It seems like for folks like her, there is always some sudden crisis or something else that feels absolutely vital and needs immediate attention. ☕

Look, there’s no need to panic here—stop making things up. Honestly, around here, parents are expected to check in on school updates at least twice a week. It’s not some life-or-death emergency, and the school hasn't actually scrapped in-person meetings. They still happen, they always have, and trust me, the world hasn't ended just because things changed slightly. The administration didn't think there was any reason to get rid of face-to-face stuff, but they decided to add the option of doing it over the phone or online too. You know, just giving people choices? If you're working and you want to stay in the loop, you'll find a way to make it work. The whole point is simple: just adapt.

This whole "shut everything down and lock it all away" philosophy—the kind that targets kids and shamelessly labels them as disease spreaders—is being pushed by people who clearly wandered into the education system by mistake. Seriously, I’d suggest they look into some career counseling; maybe find a different profession entirely where they don't have any influence over actual human beings.

Susan James said:Actually, I don't see it as such a bad thing. It definitely thins out the crowds at churches and shopping malls, which are usually where everyone gathers for the holiday.

In fact, this is a perfect example of why we needed to keep schools open until the very end in all other counties too. It’s really the best way to limit movement within the community. Schools are the only place where you can actually track contacts for isolation orders, allowing you to effectively restrict movement for about 20 different families all at once (not counting the ones already in isolation, since they aren't out spreading it anyway—they're just riding it out at home).

And you really think parents are just going to sit home isolated with their kids? Please. The kid stays home, while the rest of the family goes out and does what they need to do. Especially if it's an older kid—they just get left in front of the TV or the computer, or maybe they're away on vacation.

Robert Hernandez11 said:Yeah—now I'm curious too.

But it’s not just some lecture where kids sit there like zombies... it's supposed to be interactive communication where they actually learn something useful... instead of just staring at a screen... ugh... 😛

Edit: Jesus... this guy actually took our joke seriously.

I give up... honestly.

(A few lectures might actually patch up what they lost during those two years of remote learning... so I guess I'll suffer through it...)

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I suppose if I had to pin down a single descriptor for someone like that, manchild might be the one, though it feels a bit blunt, doesn't it? It’s more about that persistent refusal to step into the world as an adult, I guess. Maybe it isn't always intentional, but there is this way people drift through life avoiding any real weight or consequence, almost like they're perpetually stuck in some sort of developmental limbo. It’s a strange thing to witness, really—watching someone navigate adulthood while still clinging to the emotional habits of a teenager, perhaps because the alternative feels just a little too daunting. stormymarlin12 says:
Yeah, he’ll probably end up going on about his time in the war, I suppose—it’s just one of those things that comes up, kind of like how back in the day, you'd have these old veterans visiting schools to tell us all these heavy stories about the battles along the Mississippi River.

Man, I don't even know where to start with this one.😂

nimbleranger17 said:The Department will be absorbing some seriously lost knowledge here. Now, I’m not suggesting they’ll walk away with all the answers to life's mysteries, but they are going to master one incredibly vital facet of human existence—something that might actually shape how they carry themselves out in the real world later on.

And don't go thinking this is just some one-off lecture. We’re looking at three sessions a week, twice over, which brings the total to six. Our professor mentioned yesterday that everything is proceeding exactly according to the syllabus. If some neurotic type decides to derail things at the last minute, I’ll be sure to give you all a heads-up so you don't lose any sleep over it.

edit: I’d appreciate it if Larry Walker24 would stop making things up and quit trolling the thread. This topic has absolutely nothing to do with warfare; it’s a modern subject focused on social dynamics and youth interaction—specifically, tackling the issue of violence among young people.

It’s that strange feeling again, I suppose... déjà vu.🥱
I guess the kids aren't really interested in this anymore, honestly; the whole topic seems to have drifted away from the original point years ago.
If you aren't planning on actually pointing to real-world examples or helping people sort out their own personal conflicts, then I guess you might just want to skip this entirely.
They’ve already earned their PhDs in theory, I suppose.

Susan Martin4 said:Just looking over some stats regarding Washington, D.C.

Yesterday alone, because 24 elementary students and four teachers tested positive, along with nine high schoolers and three teachers, we’ve got 477 elementary kids and 164 high schoolers forced into isolation.

Man, 641 kids stuck in quarantine in just one day. Happy Easter to those families, I guess. 😁

Thanks so much.😬

Of course they don't care if the presentation comes from someone like you. Everything you’ve posted here boils down to this idea that kids just aren't interested in anything, but I have had a completely different experience with those very same children. So, perhaps you should ask yourself why the kids you teach "aren't interested in anything," while the kids I teach find everything fascinating, actually listen, follow along, and stay actively engaged in the lesson.

You’ve already gone on a hundred times about how much you want more of this stuff moved online, essentially so the kids absorb less knowledge and you can put in less effort.

It really is quite pathetic.

And I know exactly how "uninterested" they are because I ran this project last year, and everyone was absolutely thrilled—which is precisely why we are running it again now with a new group. That’s enough said about how little they care, according to our esteemed educator "urbantinker8."

The secret is to create engaging, interactive lectures instead of just droning on by reading straight from a slide deck; if you do that, kids will be just as captivated by ancient history as they are by English language rules. You simply have to approach it with genuine desire and enthusiasm, rather than treating it like some chore, speaking in that monotonous drone that could make even the most incredible thing in the world feel utterly soul-crushing.

Don't you worry about me; this project is fantastic and it isn't going anywhere. It just saddens me to read people in here literally cheering for remote learning just so kids don't get the knowledge they actually need.

nimbleranger17 said:Of course they don't care if the presentation comes from someone like you. Everything you’ve posted here boils down to this idea that kids just aren't interested in anything, but I have had a completely different experience with those very same children. So, perhaps you should ask yourself why the kids you teach "aren't interested in anything," while the kids I teach find everything fascinating, actually listen, follow along, and stay actively engaged in the lesson.

You’ve already gone on a hundred times about how much you want more of this stuff moved online, essentially so the kids absorb less knowledge and you can put in less effort.

It really is quite pathetic.

And I know exactly how "uninterested" they are because I ran this project last year, and everyone was absolutely thrilled—which is precisely why we are running it again now with a new group. That’s enough said about how little they care, according to our esteemed educator "urbantinker8."

The secret is to create engaging, interactive lectures instead of just droning on by reading straight from a slide deck; if you do that, kids will be just as captivated by ancient history as they are by English language rules. You simply have to approach it with genuine desire and enthusiasm, rather than treating it like some chore, speaking in that monotonous drone that could make even the most incredible thing in the world feel utterly soul-crushing.

Don't you worry about me; this project is fantastic and it isn't going anywhere. It just saddens me to read people in here literally cheering for remote learning just so kids don't get the knowledge they actually need.

well, aren't you just so incredibly perceptive...🤣
you basically just wrote everything that's the exact opposite of what I actually think and how I actually teach, but if that makes you feel better... well, enjoy it.

but yeah... the whole topic of bullying and teaching kids conflict resolution is basically just a formality at this point, and honestly, nobody really cares. It’s not like those continuous multi-year workshops have done anything to curb bullying, nor do kids actually use the methods they're taught in theory when they're right in the middle of a fight.
of course they love having "outside guest speakers" because it just means a few free hours where they can hang out on their phones without anyone checking to see if any of the material was actually absorbed. 🎉

but hey, feel free to keep thinking you're some untouchable authority and that us regular teachers aren't even worth your time.😉

(it's not like I'm worried about you or rooting for online learning, but maybe a little reality check would help you step down from that messiah complex of yours😳)