Teacher shares an emotional warning on schools reopening

New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on education come down hard in favor of opening schools. Katie O'Connor, a 5th grade teacher in Colorado, joins CNN's Brianna Keilar to discuss the emotional warning she shared about socially distanced learning.
#CNN #News

[@SophiaMaria023]

Expecting children not to walk toward each other, get close to other desks, or not hug/touch is pretty ridiculous.

[@zunairaaamir8020]

Lol yup

[@matveisoykin4182]

Even grown adults do that.

[@ravibajaj2824]

And wear mask

[@robynalvin6319]

I’ve been a substitute school teacher for years. None of this is normal. Being physically at school like this is good for the parents if they have young children that they can’t leave at home while they go to work. Not everybody can work from home, so that’s good. Going to school like this, expecting young children to be emotionally and physically buttoned down by wearing masks for long periods, not being able to see the expressions of others, physically apart, staying in the classroom for lunch, etc.

[@lovelyhills51]

Right, the plan that they wrote out and what really will happen is going to be totally different.... it’s always different

[@todaytmrrw5199]

Social distance 6ft Educational distance 3ft Makes sense, the American education system is a horror scene🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@megadog5743]

Other countries are doing it.

[@downrightdutch4375]

Today Tmrrw No. YOU, today are a horror! Boycott pervert NYT: “Pedophilia: a Disorder and not a Crime”: reductio ad freudum. Fake polarization and groupthink biased NYT (‘Pedophilia: a Disorder and not a Crime’) and: ‘Hillary Wins with 93% HAHAHA) PROVED to be Colluded (Cablegate) with KiLIARY (many already knew!). Boycott WashCompost (+CNN): They LOST their fake and false ‘news’ against 🤣Nic Sandman: Defamation Lawsuit of $250,000,000,- - halleluuuuuuuujah 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Truth will win! Trump2020-24 🇺🇸 Millions want to see you hard-hearted LIARS for decennia; to be totally destroyed now. Your time is over, praise God!

[@Drieana313]

Megadog yeah, but they don't have as many cases as we have so their risk is lower.

[@izz5946]

This is 80% bull people, im sure govt is Not worried about kids getting sick, but they will continue this charade to keep instilling the fear until the vaccine is out...Jesus wake up...

[@duhmzdaih]

@@megadog5743 Yep, after having flattened the curve, not during a rise of infections.

[@DDM-tp2dn]

That’s embarrassing that movie theaters are closed and won’t reopen but schools will

[@devilbaby2010]

True but some movie theaters are open my mom got upset about it because the texas governor wants movie theaters to be open but not hair salons because actors and actresses need to get money but not hairstylist.

[@Raven9429]

In Montreal the theatres RE opened a while ago

[@ravibajaj2824]

Exactly!

[@lorij7788]

Theaters in my town in NC are reopened with two seats empty between each patron who did not come in together.

[@Andrew-dl5ny]

That's embarrassing that you think movie theaters are more important than education

[@myeong-hee6041]

I like this teacher. She cares about her students.

[@moriahsheltonfilms]

@Tom Swain you definitely watch Fox news.

[@adlihloetz7162]

@Bandana Dee Isaac are you out of your mind dude??? Teachers have had to change their whole way of teaching in less than a week to adapt to the new norm. Create lesson plans, activities, while also having to deal with their own families. And let's not forget end of the year assignments, when kids that are failing their grade have to turn in all their missing work. Who do you think does all the grading? Who do you think has to answer to the parents when they want an easy fix for a whole year's worth of work? The principal? The secretary? No, TEACHERS DO ALL THAT. Así que deje de hablar estupideces mijito, que onda no va conmigo. Ps. I was a teacher's daughter. My dad brought home work to finish late at night and get up early in the morning to keep working, when everything was "normal". If you don't have an idea of what a teacher's job is like, SHUT IT

[@angelahicks7897]

Exactly she cares

[@rhysmendozavilla2378]

Tom Swain so are you one of the Karen’s or boomers of this earth

[@jeremytrollope4627]

She loves the kids. It's touching. But for fucks sake, we can just go back without social distancing and I really don't think things would be that bad. The mental health impacts of remote learning on kids is going to cause permanent damage

[@gabrielledennis549]

So true. As a high schooler, I can guarantee that it’ll be HELL. Kids can’t and will not social distance. Schools aren’t big enough to accommodate all of these kids! I remember when diseases like pink eye and the flu would go around like the plague. People will die.

[@antoinette7030]

Thinking back too, there's no way high schoolers are going to be socially distancing. Unless you are at a small school it's hard with like 30 kids in a room, how are they going to spread the chairs that wide, plus high schoolers arent going to listen.

[@gsa7512]

Yeah, they will die of the flu and other diseases 😒 as they always do. Idiot.

[@tonyaldorsey]

@@gsa7512 Potentially many teachers will die especially the older ones...most of the kids will be alright I'm guessing...just curious did they use the same strategy during the Spanish flu pandemic?

[@littlemissblueyes100]

I work at a high school -I agree with your point

[@lynkthegreat530]

Well, I just want to speak my situation. I’m not speaking for all, I just want to say something. I live in California and am a coming junior in high school. About 2 weeks ago, my school had sent a email to all the parents regarding how they want to teach. They made a vote and I suppose the votes would help decide wether the school year would be taught online or physical. My mom voted for it to be physical because she was thinking of me and my younger brother who is a coming freshman. Her and my dad work so she thinks that we’re not responsible enough to do online and take care of ourselves and do chores at the same time...its sad...I know. Anyways, the final result was online, so for this coming semester, classes would be held online. I’m actually really happy it was online because in some classrooms, tables are formed to make a circle, so if they wanted, it could be in groups. I doubt if we were to go to school they’d keep us like that but some classrooms are too small to have each person have their own table. May I remind you that each classroom contains about 30-36 students. Now I see some comments saying that the students won’t listen. Well that might be true for the wannabe’s and baddies and those who are just disobedient in general, but our school isn’t like that very much. I’m sure that the teachers would enforce procedures and rules as the yard duties patrol and assist students. Since, there are going to be new freshman and they most likely will still have that middle school vibe and attitude, there might be problems but yeah. I’ve heard that some schools are going to have some days physical and some days online. Ive also heard that some schools are going back and I feel really bad for them, especially the little ones because I know they can be brats and not listen. They learn with their peers, they’re hands on learners and they’re not that clean, so knowing that, I would love to hear how your schools are approaching this change.

[@chrisisagirlsname98]

The fact that elementary schools even considered reopening is disgusting. This is not how children learn!!

[@lopezb]

It's not the schools that are pushing this it's our insane President.

[@lunawillow4282]

It's not the schools fault- a lot of schools don't even want to open up but thanks to our president schools are opening up.

[@Vynzent]

@@Zatt56 The fear is not about the kid being in danger. The fear is that the kid might get their family infected. Including elders like their grandparents.

[@carriesofolawe8245]

@@Zatt56 thought that too until a bunch of kids in my neighborhood got it including me. the stomach pains the hot flashes the inability to not taste and smell wouldnt wish it on any one. And to give that pain to a bunch of kids and their family is terrible

[@fizgig2016]

@@Zatt56 And how about the teachers? My students were to come in two groups, two days each. But who had to be there all four? Me, the 61 year old teacher with high risk factors and an 80 year old husband at home. And if I get sick (or one of the kids) my ENTIRE class has to quarantine for two weeks. Oh, and their families too since they have been exposed to a person known to have been exposed to an active case.

[@teddi5039]

I can’t believe this. Imagine going to school as a child and realizing that some of your peers are gone, forever. It’s not a game, it’s real life. No amount of arguing could justify this.

[@SummerBaby728]

What are talking about, loonybird?? 140 or so kids died of the seasonal flu this year. THIRTEEN died of Covid. You’re not all up in arms and full of judgement and shaming when schools don’t shut down for the flu, are you? Your melodramatic virtue signaling here is ludicrous and irrational. I can’t roll my eyes hard enough right now. Maybe educate yourself on the truth some more before getting all propped up on your soap box. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@teddi5039]

The Blyss Catalyst Hi, you absolutely suck. Children although may not be able to get the virus at the same rates as adults, they still can bring the virus home and kill just as well as anybody. And why do you think only a few died of COVID? Hm? Oh yeah...because they weren’t in school yet. You need to sit down and read a book, maybe look at CDC, not everyone can afford to lose family members to COVID, looney bird.

[@teddi5039]

The Blyss Catalyst Awww you can’t roll your eyes hard enough? Tuff.

[@kjlee8399]

@@teddi5039 You are right! Some people need to have radical negative views or they would be unimportant or unnoticed. I empathize with those children who have to learn this harsh lesson so early. Just because something was not done in flu season, does not mean protocols should not be changes to suit new situations or findings. If a person argues against virologists findings that this virus is worse than the flu, I know for sure I wont waste my time to educate them as they dont want to be educated but they want to be validated. If you have something negative to say sit in front of a mirror and say it to yourself Bc I dont have enough 🖕to give& I won't be responding so good day to you!!!!

[@tilomorg2525]

The Blyss Catalyst You’re a very shallow thinker lol. You see things as black and white and never see the implications or long term consequences of actions. Of course children will bring the virus to parents, grandparents, and older siblings and other family members. It’s all fun and games till someone you know dies from it. Do yourself a favor and go to school and study science specifically biology and microbiology. If not? Watch people perish and realize you were as wrong as it gets. Kids may not die, but older people that care for them very may will. By the way it’s spelled “bliss”.

[@monsterhighfan144]

What's sad is that school districts are trying to shut the teachers up about this. No. Teachers need to speak out on how this is not going to work. You can't put 30 kids in a room asking them to social distance. Its impossible.

[@staceyanderson2367]

Safety measures mean half the class at a time so you can space and 80 percent of the teachers in our district wanted to return to work

[@WinLuBen]

its_Sarah my teacher daughter was afraid she’d lose her job. Politics even though all the teachers are upset about it. Breaks my heart . Walking into a mess and no control over it is hard.

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

Exactly!

[@TedEhioghae]

Well... Tell the students that they can die when they get close to each other or hug each other and maybe they will obey.

[@huntcarp9033]

Kids dont learn from online classes because it is easy to cheat or get distracted so why not do half the people half the day then rotate them with the other half

[@conorreidy25]

What I don’t understand is how the close all schools at a couple cases but reopen them at 4 million nice job makes sense

[@shannen5444]

Valid point

[@nikkibotts6239]

Because he doesn't care and is "over it". He's worried about the economy affecting his election and that's more important than people dying. Whether the children get it themselves or take it home to infect their families doesn't matter to him at all. "I take NO responsibility! "

[@elizabethmiedema-hunt]

Dorito Monkey I don’t think “sense” is something that’s available anymore 😤 HOW IS THIS THE “PLAN” WE’RE GOING WITH?!

[@littel-nq3no]

It's because countries that have managed it better have now been able to confirm schools reopening and the economy reopening and he is scared that America will fall behind because of how stupid he is. He doesnt care about the citizens he cares about money and looking good.

[@anomanom9727]

Totally. There’s seems to be more reasonable people commenting on these videos, so where on earth are those stubborn idiots who strongly support the reopening??!

[@longle956]

10 year old kids wearing a mask and sitting in their seats for 8 hours straight with no recess. This is going to be disaster

[@outlander1924]

Yeah specially since many grownups and teens can't process the concept of social distancing.

[@HarmlessComment]

Yup! School is basically free babysitting so people can go to work. It's dumb.

[@PJVids83]

@@outlander1924 Hell, some of them can't even process the need to wear masks.

[@meyeneetuks4680]

@m c i dont think u understand. Im watchin out for my parents. My dad got diabetes. If this virus really is multiplied by underlying health conditions then im not risking it. If my dad dies i got nowhere 2 sleep. Cant pay 4 my house and i wont hav food.

[@meyeneetuks4680]

@m c but if he DOES die i will LITERALLY hav no life after. Nowhere 2 sleep, nothing 2 eat, cant pay bills. Am i making sense?

[@theresagrant-guest6840]

I CAN'T EAT IN A RESTAURANT BUT I SHOULD SEND MY KID TO A OVERCROWDED SCHOOL.. NOT HAPPENING.

[@datboisus3981]

They’re not forcing you, E learning is an option

[@naturalforme]

Datboi Sus not for every school

[@datboisus3981]

naturalforme okay but. You can always switch to online school altogether. So you don’t have to be forced to send your kids to physical school

[@princesschanel469]

@@datboisus3981 Yeah. But not everyone has the luxury to stay at home all day with their kid helping them learn and making sure they're doing the work, some people are doctors or have kids who are disabled and need a nurse and can't afford it. It isn't that easy for everyone.

[@datboisus3981]

80sfangirl so what you’re saying is, they can’t do online and they can’t do physical so now what...? Sounds like a dead end. I was saying if you don’t wanna send your kids to school then do e learning but someone said some schools don’t have that option, then I said switch to online altogether now you’re telling me some people don’t have the luxury to do that, so...uh dead end⁉️ idk what else to say, your kids just gonna have to skip a year💀

[@jameslawlor2639]

My kids aint going to school. They will be at home

[@krono5el]

very smart.

[@lkelley5708]

James Lawlor yes, very smart. I don’t even have kids and I wouldn’t send my invisible kids to school.

[@greatgownsbeautifulgowns]

If I had kids I would do the same thing. One person I said that to told me if you don't send the kids to school, apparently you be charged with truancy. I'm not sure if that's just a rumor, or it's the truth and the law varies by state or what.

[@flackoso2]

I wish my dad said the same😂

[@jx1821]

Thank u ❤️

[@1womanoffaith1]

WHAT? How is 3 feet apart ok when the CDC keeps saying stay 6 feet apart???

[@profscarlett]

We don’t have room to acommodate 30 desks with 6’ apart

[@merope100]

Mike Pence said that he didn't want the CDC guidelines to be "too difficult for schools to follow." and he didn't want those guidelines to "prevent schools from reopening." So the guidelines were changed to 3 ft because who cares about science and health guidelines?

[@doubledouble941]

EXACTLY!!!!

[@grass7864]

Even 6 feet apart is hilariously inadequate. Just good luck trying to get people to do better.

[@djshockafrica4330]

This teacher is such a sweetheart. The government should really listen to the teachers, parents, children and especially the doctors!

[@shoopinc]

Doctors say to reopen schools. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/reopening-schools.html

[@drew2c659]

If the government listened to teachers then they wouldnt be working for 35k in some states forcing many teachers to work 2nd and 3rd jobs....

[@ariip]

Agreed. But sadly our government now does not listen to the people, not even the doctors. They are only about themselves.

[@ariip]

@@shoopinc How do you think reopening schools is going to be any different than reopening businesses and stores in the southern half of the country (bible belt) and look how that is turned out. Remember too that these are kids we are talking about, not adults. Many of these kids are the offspring of the adults who are screwing things up and running around without masks and not keeping safe. If the adults can not do it properly, what makes you think the kids will.

[@shoopinc]

@@ariip CDC says kids don't spread the virus as easily as adults. Outbreaks will be significantly slower, we can therefore contain it, and hospitals will be able to handle critical cases.

[@SirKemzyGodle]

Greedy Politicians: *”Some of you may die, but that’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.”*

[@ManisoPreddi95]

Depopulation is their goal. And apparently how old your are doesn't matter. So sad but true.

[@kailkalia521]

Shrek!! I remember that line from the movie.. sad it’s fits reality 🥺

[@nGUNNARp]

as a kid who was forced to be homeschooled from elementary school to highschool, trust me, keeping schools closed is much more fucking cruel than opening them.

[@SirKemzyGodle]

@Fake Name You may have a point, but I rather suffer through online school than die because of stupidity and selfishness lol

[@MissAmerica-fs6jg]

Look at statistics from flu last year... ***sighs*** Okay now do you see how insane you sound?

[@sylviamartinez2113]

If it is hard for 10 yr olds can you imagine 5 year olds. Make it safe, stay home!

[@TedEhioghae]

Well... Tell the students that they can die when they get close to each other or hug each other and maybe they will obey.

[@zeehighness2733]

Ted Ehioghae 🙅‍♀️

[@pc4764]

@@TedEhioghae I hope you don't have children. Don't ever. Spare yourself and spare them.

[@inspiringer6418]

I'm 15 and I know that even kids my age can't handle that

[@tre8382]

Same, kids at my school are probably going to be idiots and cough on each other and if they even try to do that to me ill punch them so hard in there faces their masks would be stuck in their throats

[@chippythesmol4185]

Yea.. plus the kids with breathing issues. I have asthma and there is no way in hell I could wear that for an entire 'school' day. I feel so lucky to of graduated already (25btw). So sorry for all the school kids dealing with this crap, hang in there. 😥✌💕

[@blactrov1568]

@@tre8382 trying to be edgy

[@tre8382]

@@blactrov1568 it called exaggeration idiot

[@yarixzamendoza6314]

its just too much on kids and teachers when there are other ways to learn. i cannot put my child at risk even if i cant afford to keep her at home while i need to work parents need to find a way.

[@baango]

When Trump says "children need to go back to school". What he's really saying "adults need to go back to work".

[@onceuponanexploration6048]

He's really saying "I need it to look like Americans are making that cash (60% of Americans make less than 40,000/year) and we did a great job so I can get relected, hide my tax returns and do business with Russia."

[@LadyLithias]

And pretty much ANYTHING he says is diametrically opposed to reality. If he says "kids will be safe in school" then he knows that "It'll be a freaking kid-killing armageddon".

[@op3129]

it occurred to me that trump is doing this bc kids/teachers are the one part of society that can be strong-armed. he couldn't bully businesses to re-open. he couldn't force customers to return to businesses that DID re-open. ---> *_kids/teachers are the ONE part of society that he can force into his "EVERYTHING IS NORMAL NOW" theater before the election_*

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Bingo. That's what this all about

[@lal5555f]

those kids going back to school will make going back to work incredibly dangerous! kids bringing covid home and parents bringing it to fellow employees yikes its going to be a mess

[@laurafrakinroslin]

Kids with ADHD are going to get nothing out of physically going to school. I’m an adult and I have trouble not fiddling with my mask. This is going to be torture for kids.

[@xxhalfemptyxx7713]

i know, i have adhd and i like walking around my classroom for hours, but i still do listen to the lessons

[@laurafrakinroslin]

Xx halfempty xX - see if your teachers will let you doodle or use a fidget toy. It’s no substitute for getting up and walking around but it helps

[@mariagisone3451]

It is outright abuse

[@elingeniero2000]

Children with special needs adhd included are getting less from e learning. To the point i pulled my oldest high functioning autistic daughter to actually homeschool she is learning so much compared to the spring my 4 yo hates e pre k. And my low functioning son is getting less than nothing from e school.

[@jacquelinegutierrez5466]

Thats true my son has combined adhd is doing distance learning 7th grade tbey will review going back to campus here in January we still have lots of cases of covid here in Sonoma county California my son is doing great 4 a 2 b proud of him he had iep as well n is doing awesome on distance learning i think all schools should do distance learning for the whole school year

[@Irsi_Montero]

So we must eat outside at a restaurant but we will be sending our kids inside a school building for 8hrs with a mask?!🤦🏼‍♀️

[@nGUNNARp]

yea, just like we did last year when seasonal flu was killing 50,000 people in the USA, and just like we did the year before that when the seasonal flu killed another 50,000 people...Why weren't you up in arms about children not wearing masks those years? 50,000 deaths is okay to you but 150,000 isn't? strange.

[@calrey]

@@nGUNNARp Not sure where you got those numbers. But here in the U.S. there was 34k deaths in the U.S. during the 2018-2019 flu season. So it lacks the same numbers as Covid (Covid has resulted in 165k deaths in the U.S.). Specifically, though, only about 200 children throughout the entire U.S. died of the flu last year...which is still sad. But it's a smaller number perhaps because pediatricians here in the U.S. remind parents to vaccinate their children for the flu every year during checkups. OR flu shots are mandatory depending on the state. If an approved vaccine existed and was properly distributed it would be a different story. But you can't compare Covid19 with the flu when there's no vaccine. It isn't logical.

[@TedEhioghae]

A good idea, they can teach them outside.

[@adendarican640]

Welcome to Earth

[@NegativeCelcius]

You know something is not right when your kids are a game.

[@divinej3733]

You are totally on point. Kids are resilient and they are being used like chess pieces in a game.

[@anonymousperson534]

Just go online cuz u can play in ur backyard for recess and hopefully have video games or board games at home

[@babyyoda2190]

Anonymous Person not for high school sorry bud if you’re still in elementary because they have a way better system in my opinion than high school

[@ravibajaj2824]

Yes

[@MariaHernandez-ge2gf]

That's crazy, I am definitely against school opening.

[@muddywater4505]

Then home school.

[@philineasesmith7586]

Me too it ridiculous sending these kids back

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

Philinease Smith or remote learning

[@David-ng7cr]

@@muddywater4505 wow. Words of wisdom from you. I'm surprised. 👍

[@stormblade1199]

Pathetic.

[@jennazamora8488]

She truly cares, she's sincere. We need more souls like her.

[@kendra5021]

It’s far fetched and that’s just 5th grade imagine kids in pre-K and kindergarten crying but not being able to get comfort because we can’t touch.

[@lisafleury2168]

Camp Quarantine- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJaYfmaLe7WGq5I Watch @ 27:46.

[@woahalexander]

Lisa Fleury hey there what’s the context of your comment? I just watched and have no clue what your point is

[@kendra5021]

Alexander G Same I just watched it and would like to know as well.

[@lisafleury2168]

The daycare owner in the video is giving notice regarding the liability forms that will be required for school attendance.

[@maripookio]

But most of the parents of those kids work and a lot of them don’t have people to take care of those kids so then what?

[@Bronxxxnyc]

BARRON TRUMP'S PRIVATE SCHOOL WILL NOT FULLY OPEN...WHY SHOULD OUR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL?

[@trulyka5534]

Trump just wants the money lol

[@trulyka5534]

@Your Mom neither Biden or trump should be president we should try and see if we can get Obama back lol

[@rick3135]

@@trulyka5534 exactly!

[@samiwuoha]

Bobby Wells exactly

[@kratoslostson3427]

You think trump cares for people? LOL 😂

[@Better2Care]

No one seems to address when a child has a pre-existing conditions. Yet you want children in classrooms 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@rachelgonzalez2488]

They have already said in most districts that online learning will be an option.

[@JC-justchillin]

The newest info from Florida is surely concerning. These kids aren't just getting sick themselves and not passing it along...they pass colds and flue like wildfire. Those getting terribly ill and dying don't all have known pre-exisitng conditions. NO mater how you look at it, scho9ols are going to be an experiment, a petri dish. Parents will have to carefully make their choice without fear of retribution from the government. And there heeds to be flexible options. www.cnn.com/2020/07/27/health/florida-covid-children-hospitalizations/index.html

[@RayMak]

It's pretty scary.... To open prematurely

[@melu0o]

I need advice on how to comment on every video

[@shot1dr]

Again ?! Ok

[@andriannaadjei6215]

Damn I see u like everywhere 😭💀💀💀

[@purearab772]

Thank u Ray

[@opemilekanadesunloye351]

This man again 😂

[@plasmaglowmusic1655]

I've seen kids sneeze right in the face of their friend and neither of them care. the virus is going to spread like wildfire.

[@ottebya]

as a former school teacher myself I can say this is absolute madness, she is spot on you cant create a learning environment under these conditions

[@tewksburydriver8624]

Yes you can if you try. The world has had to adapt, the schools can to.

[@ottebya]

@@tewksburydriver8624 imagine doing your job...now imagine doing it with no legs, or blind, or with a mariachi band following you around, I bet you can, just learn to adapt. this is a fine argument when faced with obstacles out of our control but we are the ones creating this and it is NOT NORMAL so no noone should be adapting to teaching kids in this insanity no matter how "possible" it may seem to someone from the outside (I could be wrong though you may be a school teacher in which case I would like to hear more what you suggest be done)

[@tewksburydriver8624]

TJ Maher ... I’m a firefighter not a teacher, but I have 4 teachers in my family. Most jobs/places have been turned upside down and had to drastically adapt. It’s what we must do.

[@ottebya]

@@tewksburydriver8624 mad respect to you serving as a firefighter, I hold that job in the highest esteem in society so thank you for what you do. I recognize the spirit of adapting as humans and as Americans, we are quite good at it, however these current circumstances dont require adapting, they require fixing the root cause, we need to fix what caused the covid pandemic to spiral out of control not adapt to it being out of control, we need to fix what cultural climate allows people to ignore science or facts or basic safety protocols that other countries have figured out and are safely returning to NORMAL school life not a crippled broken and dangerous approach that we are encouraging our teachers to go down.

[@tewksburydriver8624]

TJ Maher ... I appreciate the kind words. I tested positive on April 4th for covid and had a pretty rough couple weeks. I know first hand that this virus is serious. I’m also a parent with one in high school and one in middle school. Very hard times we all are in. I understand the fear, but I personally feel the kids can go back safely with precautions and some kind of hybrid learning. Studies have shown that 100% remote learning for kids is extremely inadequate. My kids did that from March until June and it quite frankly was a joke. I want everyone to be safe, and I think we can find compromise to best serve the kids and be as safe as possible. Just my opinion

[@Wolfe-zl4ld]

An Arizona elementary school teacher died of coronavirus after sharing a summer classroom with two other teachers who also fell ill with the disease. Trump: Yeah, schools should be opened.

[@angelajames7917]

Most substitutes are retirement age and won't be working anymore due to fear. There have been many kids age 6 months to 18 yrs old who have died. Yet, the government said there is a low risk to kids.

[@izzy6142]

Why can’t we just shut every non essential thing down, have kids do school from home for a while so it’s pretty much guaranteed that they won’t get COVID from school, it would be from somewhere else. And then slowly start to reopen things as cases decrease quite a bit.

[@meher0483]

That is a really great idea, however, theres an issue with that. Ppl will start loosing there jobs if the economy closes down again. Also, if parents were able to work and go out, then they can’t just leave their child at home. They would have to send their kid to school. I really wish it were that easy, but the government sadly can’t provide every unemployed person with money. They don’t have enough

[@izzy6142]

Meher 04 a lot of people can work from home, and if we had a different leader right now the money situation might be different. But some families can’t afford to be sick, I think it just needs to go that way and I respect your opinion :)

[@izzy6142]

JackFrost exactlyyyyyyy

[@izzy6142]

JackFrost I don’t think trump I s gonna win the election anyways

[@izzy6142]

JackFrost I mean. I feel confident he’s not gonna win, I’m exited (I’m just saying he’s not gonna win) for our new Vice President, I think Biden is gonna win, either way I’m moving out of America for a while

[@Jaychangsgf]

If they’re having kids be on their computers and not interact with anyone HOW DIFFERENT IS THAT FROM JUST STAYING HOME?! Staying home is the safest bet!

[@taylor8153]

bc they only want money 🙄 they could care less about our health. i hate that

[@pc4764]

My great grandfather lost his wife and 12 children to the Spanish flu. When I think of them and what it must have been like ... and I see all the technology our kids have to use. They can watch movies, listen to music, face-time with friends. Take classes online. We are so fortunate in the midst of this. The whining and complaining about it is ridiculous. If you aren't sick, you are so, so fortunate.

[@jaime9927]

Not to mention, the desks will only be 3 feet apart. If even

[@Hebarroseason]

I'll be home schooling my children until as a parent I feel it is safe for my children to return to school. NO ONE!! And I mean NO ONE!! Will tell me when it's safe to send my children back to school, it will be tough but it's way better then having to bury a child 🙏🏽

[@brianmatzen9617]

Hebarro Season so your gonna be home 24/7?

[@brianmatzen9617]

Hebarro Season that’s your choice good luck having your child supervised from home.

[@Hebarroseason]

@@brianmatzen9617 thank god my wife is a stay at home mom and your right, IT IS MY CHOICE!!..

[@Hebarroseason]

@DivineHeresy Your right!! The media has made this bigger then what it is, but at what cost are we willing to find out.

[@Vjjuicer]

The government will lmfao when Biden wins hahah

[@bladerunner6282]

school will be an absolute JOKE under the circumstances.

[@bladerunner6282]

@Rolf Jargenicheson our great grandchildren will still be paying for this.

[@stormblade1199]

@Rolf Jargenicheson Why are you following American politics? You must have nothing better to do

[@greenleader138]

Public school is already a joke

[@ziggystardust52]

Mason Thornsmith, we’re following US politics because it’s the best comedy show to watch.

[@kevc6115]

@@stormblade1199 I'm Irish. One of the very important things we were and are taught in our schools is to keep ourselves educated about the world around us. Warts and all. Something the US education system might consider.

[@SteveInTheOC]

Remember Trumps words “it is what it is” HE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT ANYBODY BUT HIMSELF!!

[@miaochana3542]

I think the only thing that would wake him up is that if one of his family member had covid

[@gradymoxley2925]

Yet hes done more as a president than any Democratic candidate ever, hes not a great person, but hes a damn good president

[@leah-wn2tb]

Grady Moxley ok i respect you have an opinion but here are some of obama’s achievements during his presidency to name a few: legalized gay marriage, saved country from the great recession, helped decrease unemployment rate significantly (10% to 4.7%, literally in half), got bin laden captured and killed, began the withdrawal of troops in afghanistan, dropped the veteran homeless rate by 50%, began to normalize out relations with cuba, improved school nutrition, signed hate crimes prevention act (makes it illegal to assault anyone bc of their gender identity or sexual identity), and got two more women in court. all i’ve heard from trump is he cut unemployment rates. anyways

[@schoolfightrodriguez9651]

Leah G what do you mean by improved school nutrition all the schools that I’ve gone to serve pizza, burgers, bread sticks, hot dogs and non of that shit is healthy

[@leah-wn2tb]

School fight Rodríguez are you not familiar w the obama’s plan to improve school nutrition in hopes to help child obesity ? that’s kinda what michelle is known for lmao, other than being this first lady

[@ineshadixon1377]

Here’s a great way to keep your kids safe. DONT SEND THEM!!!!!

[@nGUNNARp]

the kids are safe....kids are way more likely to die of the flu than of covid...so you can make the argument you want to keep the elderly safe, but don't act like this is for the kids safety

[@fuchsiadreamer5946]

Fake Name you’re insane

[@Gabrielsample333]

Fake Name it’s not about the kids dying its about how they can bring it home to their families.

[@user-ch2ux3oq2z]

Fake Name you need medical evaluation from a trained professional

[@wm.d.nelson4912]

She is so right, this is a real reality of what these schools are going to expect from our children. Let's shut it down!

[@passiflora1014]

Wm. D. Nelson No get more teachers a more classrooms some teachers don’t teach well they should be monitored by cameras 🎥 they’re not teaching the subjects they’re just passing the time and getting paid open your eyes 👀

[@biancar5795]

Passi Flower what are you even talking about? first of all, we can’t just magically make more classrooms appear and hire more teachers so sit down. second, this has nothing to do with teachers not doing their job well.

[@oakstrong1]

@@passiflora1014 How do you know, have you been in the classroom? Did you talk to the teacher? In fact, an effective teacher does as little as possible and let the children discover themselves the teacher is available if the students need him during class activities, his task more of monitoring that everyone is focused on the task and co-operating. How much top-down teaching is given, depends on the teacher. Student-lead learning is proven to be at least as effective as top-down teaching, and it also teaches the students social skills, leadership and *how to learn*. When I was a student even high school was 95% spoon-feeding and regurgitating information at exams - university was such an upheaval to most students, because self-teaching and critical thinking skills were suddenly expected from them.

[@lg316]

@@passiflora1014 What an ignorant comment

[@passiflora1014]

Claptrap Claptrap hmm 🤔 when I go to yoga 🧘‍♀️ class the teacher teaches us positions by holding up our arms and so forth

[@T-Bone-fm7jt]

Opening these schools back up is just idiotic and selfish. It's like they want these kids to get sick.

[@alwayslovecats]

I agree. Opening schools will definitely not help the coronavirus.

[@mythreenudas5546]

The Gov Dont care the must want Our Kids to Die kids have antsy pants plus Kids Love to Hug their Teachers

[@kaylal.3519]

I started school today my school was actually the first one to reopen in Georgia and it’s scary and I had anxiety the whole day

[@alwayslovecats]

Kayla L. aww sorry to hear that, stay safe!

[@mythreenudas5546]

@@kaylal.3519 I feel for you just maintain you're breathing relax focus on something that makes you happy take vitamins everyday especially vitamin C keep yourself & you're things clean much as you can I will be praying for you & all the kids in the world. God Bless 🕊

[@danilee19]

Sounds like torture, kids should not have to deal with all of this. I will not be sending kids into an environment like that. We don't live in fear and it sounds like they wont our kids to become depressed robots.

[@robynalvin6319]

It is a lot for kids to have to deal with. None of this is normal.

[@mariagisone3451]

Amen

[@JesusChrist-et4ms]

School turned many kids into depressed robots way before covid started.

[@danilee19]

@@JesusChrist-et4ms very true

[@Dj-hn9ph]

Most kids once they get back from summer their first intention will be to hug there friends and teacher. My school is giving a CHOICE of online or Physically go to class which shouldn't be a choice, when Kindergarten through fifth is for a fact not going to stay apart from each other. I'm 100% sure the younger kids will be irritated with the mask and take them off. I'm sticking to online.

[@snb2186]

that's a elementary school, imagine how the high schools will be , there are much more people less space, older people...this is NOT SAFE

[@kaitlinrhine5709]

S B21 I am in a graduating class of 800+... things are not going to get better if everyone goes back at once.

[@leaspeer3323]

I’ve subbed in classrooms where there was 25 kids per class. (Some elementary schools do block schedules) imagine trying to Social distance 25 kids! (If thst many even go back.)

[@Thisissilly222]

There’s like 2600+ kids in my school so I’m probably gonna die

[@deftones158]

@@colelynch1760 Do people still think this is the flu? Last time I remember someone else than you saying that was in January. Get your facts right and don't be selfish. We can't pretend this isn't going on right now.

[@sisterluke]

High school students aren't as obedient either. Any rules that are set in place will make most of them laugh.

[@Pooquie1]

I'm a teacher and my solution to this will be to resign!

[@pattibailey6036]

Mr. Johnson better become a teacher for virtual schools .. they will probably need more

[@intercat4907]

Hi - I am willing to pay extra for online tutoring. Put up an ad. And stay safe. :)

[@DW_Kiwi]

Come to New Zealand and build up this country. We have no problems with any social distancing etc. We have eliminated the virus in this country!!

[@tewksburydriver8624]

Bye!

[@Dataisthetruth]

David Welford I want to go their so bad. Are your borders still open? I want to apply for citizenship.

[@Trebbell]

why even bother putting desks 3 feet apart? As if the kids aren't going to be touching everything during break or after school?

[@bettyclark8504]

Bongo yes and my son can’t help what he do because of him lillness

[@madebydaler1]

The CNN reporter was not happy with this interview. She expected a much more negative conversation and this teacher is just so optimistic and solution focused.

[@kimmyrachelle6880]

It feels like the interviewer watched the initial video and based her questions around what the teacher had already said. The teacher changed her tune in the interview...period.

[@GC-fj4lc]

The teacher may have gotten an "attitude adjustment" from her admin.

[@madebydaler1]

@@kimmyrachelle6880Can't disagree.

[@tirzah-marielewis3447]

The 2nd half of this sounds like the school district's PR person got to her.

[@bsims269]

Oh....believe me. I've been teaching for 22 years. You can BET they most certainly did!

[@lshort8481]

I agree. You could hear the change in her tone.

[@myriamm6377]

I saw that too.

[@sweetnsexee]

I said the same thing

[@dermotfenster9980]

She was trying to sell those measures as being effective, but you could tell she doesn't believe it.

[@smii6180]

I would NOT be sending my kids into that torture.

[@extremebeastreaction6245]

Well it’s torture if they mentally can’t handle staying home

[@softhunder4811]

@@angelagwin9488 kids won't be able to socialize propely that way, it still torture, do you guys want dead kids? Because thats a possibility, or even better, family getting sick and dying

[@ethreat1477]

Sports Game Reaction we can handle it, its extremely stupid to open up schools, i would rather stay home and work than catch corona

[@minnie8996]

Any other way children are gonna get depressed sooner or later from this crap..

[@ethreat1477]

Yeah your right id be more depressed staying home until we have a vaccine, which is supposed to be early to mid 2021, than if my family members died

[@swfltalk1321]

This is so wrong, this can’t be the new norm, I refuse to believe this is the new way of life.

[@ashleymuse4478]

Don’t worry we got this and we will get thru this like I read on one of quotes I read “ everything will be ok stay safe and remain calm , have faith we will get thru this “ god is good and he’s going to continue to protect us and heal us and provide a cure and heal the world juss think positive 🙏🏽💙 💪🏾😇when you think positive good things happened remember that 🙏🏽💙😇

[@C2G2]

@AshleyMuse 🙄 😬🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️

[@C2G2]

@SWFL Talk I completely agree this can not become the new norm but sadly I think that is. 💯🤦🏿‍♀️🙄😤

[@robloxvideomaster44]

@@ashleymuse4478 too bad believing in God doesn't stop the millions of Coronavirus cases and additional deaths

[@ashleymuse4478]

Gremlin D.VA its called laws of attraction and I know it’s hard right now but juss keep praying at night and morning when you keep telling god to heal you and keep you and your whole family protected and healthy and safe 🙏🏽💙 keep doing praying and talking to god he will heal you another thing watch videos how to think positive and have faith during this pandemic that will help you and juss believe god timing and his plan he would heal this world and stop the spread and spread peace and love and clarity around the world and provide a cure and but a end to this pandemic .🙏🏽💙 like I said about this about laws of attraction for example Like I keep saying with confidence and have faith and this stuff going to be over next year and everything going to dies down completely and I juss see that happened and have faith 🙏🏽💙💪🏾😇 “ when you think positive good things happened “ that’s what I keep doing. Juss trust god and believe in god

[@hollymichelle2183]

It’s child abuse!! I will not be sending my kids back.

[@4ktdemon785]

Seee y’all in school in a month when there’s 200k deaths and 5 million cases in the us

[@kuulemj7309]

I might die but idc

[@brucewill4817]

Probably will skyrocket to 300K by November

[@opheliarolle5393]

Recipe for civil war when folks kids start dropping from this mess.

[@divinej3733]

@Monica Jones this is not Spanish flu!

[@b-dog9752]

@just sauce, the numbers are from anywhere from 2-13 times the real numbers to be tricked by trump

[@alissalatham7954]

She’s saying 3ft apart, but I thought cdc recommended 6ft apart. Has this charged and if it did change, why?

[@hayleygrimes8804]

It didn't. Six feet apart is really important still, its just 3 feet is the farthest they can go. There isn't enough room, which is why this is stupid and not realistic 🙄.

[@makemecry6604]

There is no room in the class to put the desks 6ft apart. This ain’t a university lecture hall lmao

[@peteplayz-norskgaming5723]

I’m reality it’s 10 meters apart

[@hermalindasalais3638]

CDC changed the distance because kids are immune?!! Crazy.

[@alissalatham7954]

So because school cannot follow CDC guidelines they shouldn’t open. Guidelines are put in place for a reason. You do not change them so you can accommodate people.

[@blythespirit4077]

What happened to 6 feet distancing? How are we going to deal with children who experience the death of a teacher or staff member? And, how are children going to deal with the death of two or three or more teachers and staff members in their school? Some children will be acutely aware of what they need to do to take precautions. I can’t help but think that some are going to internalize the death of a teacher and by that I mean that they are going to feel anxious and some may even feel responsible for their teacher’s death ( even though it is in no way their fault). We don’t know enough about COVID-19 yet. We could be jeopardizing our children and certainly we know that children can be carriers of Covid-19, even though they have absolutely no symptoms. What happens when children carry this home and there is a death in the family? I have not heard any of these issues discussed by anybody.

[@artemis4637]

This is random but I don’t want to go back to school bc some people are fake asf. just saying.

[@spidermanbackpack]

fax

[@nagito177]

True

[@yukes1498]

no cap

[@daisys5716]

LMAOOOOO

[@NappyWayz]

1:37 - You can't even get adults to follow rules to help get things back in order. How do we expect kids to do it?

[@intercat4907]

Heck, you can't get Trump to wear a mask. Why should you expect kids to be smarter than the President ... hm. Wait. I'm gonna drop that one right there.

[@markuss4133]

Believe me. Kids are far better at this than adults. But still opening school is just plain stupid.

[@NappyWayz]

@@intercat4907 lol

[@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892]

@@markuss4133 See, it's not like 'it's too early", no way, they need to have their social environment, bitch is, their administration sucks, "it's still (way too) many" cases! If the numbers were anywhere around EU level now, it's, well, kid's play, they adjust, they move in the yard on their own, and actually, they don't really have to be saints all the time. When the numbers are low, combined with distance (mostly), no sticky crowded rooms, masks, that results in infection risk close to getting hit by lightning.

[@markuss4133]

Greetings from Berlin

[@i420severythingsparanormal6]

My kids are staying home we have a backyard if they need to move

[@alanaalbarado2357]

@¡420’s Everything’s Paranormal - 👏🏻👏🏻 I wish every parent would do the same thing. I just believe it’s safer for our kids to stay home right now. We’re moving to quickly into unknown “virus” territory to try to go back to “normal” living. We can’t go back, only move forward, slowly, as we learn how to live as normal lives as we can.😌😊❤️

[@groovefretboard]

Alana Albarado just wait till the outbreak in the fall where staff dies and parents get it. It’s bound to happen at a couple.

[@victorreynoso9313]

bruh

[@Darkfa1r]

1 kid in the school has it, in a month everyone in the school finna have it. Play stupid games win stupid prizes

[@idiot1542]

Wish my parents we’re like you \\:

[@nirmalkhanal5232]

She's really smart and she really understands how students would feel in this type of situation

[@aev1977]

She's legit just trying to not lose her job.

[@you_gullible_fucc]

I could tell that she really really cares about the children's wellbeing as well

[@monayfromdabay]

yes the tone switched up on air

[@addicted2diesel271]

She was probably told to sound genuine or "excited" or her superiors were gonna terminate her. It's fucking disgusting

[@willowoodz]

@@addicted2diesel271 Fr though. you can't blame her though- that school district must be so inconsiderate

[@SpaceCobraBros]

We shouldn’t reopen schools during a high COVID-19 crisis going on.

[@themandalorian164]

I guess you have no kids

[@SpaceCobraBros]

@Bri Black what? Sorry, I meant reopen.

[@tayahoneybear]

Bri Black It doesn’t matter whose kids are going to die from the hands of the parents and stupid greedy teachers who re-open that’s cool.Some teachers are trying to keep those kids safe and let them stay home and go online on the Computer.

[@SpaceCobraBros]

@Mot Doai Piss off bot.

[@_Reyna_Brown]

Schools should wait until next year...period!

[@junydanielsalexander2324]

I totally agree.

[@nagito177]

Yep

[@angelarene5744]

Right

[@_Reyna_Brown]

MakeOut Paradise I understand, but people want to live.

[@nagito177]

MakeOut Paradise I also want to graduate but people are going to die if school continues

[@faithjones5607]

As an incoming high school junior that decided to do online school this whole reopening is ridiculous 😌

[@altairamescua9053]

She definitely got “coached” for the interview.... she look even more tense than the first video

[@spiritleafofbands4188]

O yea she looked so not natural!!! I don't think I've ever seen someone act more natural in my life!!

[@eavymuturuh3717]

Yep

[@TedEhioghae]

But, why do she call them her kids? Do students have the same teacher throughout middle school?....

[@melanatedforever]

While politicians are homeschooling their kids..😒

[@brothertaro2008]

And the Republican canceled their convention ...

[@sheilaspence1250]

OMG!!!!This!!!

[@dianeg.1771]

Im a single mom homeschooling 4 kids. Homeschooling is not for the elite.

[@ebonicharles4324]

That part!!

[@trashmanzero7827]

@@dianeg.1771 absolutely! We are a family of 4, one income (-36k/yr) own our house, homeschool our kids, no debt. Figure it out people!

[@Nan-59]

So, this idea of children going back in to school buildings gives me super increased anxiety! I’m saying that as a mom of children because I am a mother. I have children. My children are adults now, and my daughter is a teacher in middle school! We live together, out of convenience. And I am over 60 and have underlying conditions. 😩 Will see the death rate rise, from opening up schools. There is no statistical way we cannot see it! I am not a mathematician or a virologist, but I do possess common sense. I try to use it. as well! If you didn’t notice there were kids that got COVID-19 from being at day camp this summer. DT is a bully! Back in my younger years, I was a lunch lady. I didn’t put up with such nonsense In the lunchroom or on the playground. Somebody has to stand up for the children, right now! Somebody needs to stand up for the children’s teachers, right now. Somebody needs to stand up for the bus drivers and all the other school staff, right now! I am not someone anyone would listen to because I got nothing. I graduated from high school. That’s. It!

[@Lindasromperroom]

You have more common sense than Mr. Orange!

[@eyeshadow4829]

If you do do go to school and come back home.First thing I’ll say is “DONT TOUCH ME,GO TAKE A SHOWER” period...😴

[@lisakocks5768]

Truly you need to ask yourself how are teachers supposed to "social distance" a classroom of upwards of 30 plus students!

[@DavidJ245]

Trump has recently said it’s going to get worse before it gets better, but let’s open all schools!

[@Al-Ghaibb]

Profit over the people! My poll numbers look bad! I need to reopen everything!

[@FLOATERcosmos]

I only take seriously what Trump says when it fits my lefty narrative.

[@tonygunk1886]

Trump's brain = on the left side there is nothing right, on the right side there is nothing left..

[@charlesa.mcgairty8694]

🤯🙏🙏

[@randyphillips2263]

Going make damn sure it gets worse before it gets better

[@thisbabyboomer]

I wouldn’t feel safe with my grandchildren on the bus, much less sitting in a classroom all day even with a mask.

[@bladedninja8853]

Remember when they said that masks weren't effective?

[@nakitahime]

@@bladedninja8853 remember when they did testing and found out they were effective?

[@erikadale8107]

You should be more concerned about them wearing a mask in the first place, since it is essentially suffocating them slowly.

[@erikadale8107]

@@nakitahime Dude, CDC has published data proving the inefficacy of masking for extended periods. They even state the same on the side of the box, that "they do not prevent the spread of infectious disease." They are indeed causing more harm than good. Causes blood acidosis, decreases oxygen blood levels, and could potentially lead to death. Not joking!

[@nakitahime]

@@erikadale8107 source? I'll show you mine if you show me yours. 😉 www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent

[@bknisha120]

Imagine having a child with adhd and/odd. It's going to very difficult for these students. I wish we had a promising solution to this problem.

[@michellew2473]

How about when They start going to the bathroom they have someone to clean the bathroom every minute

[@Just_Hendrixx]

My kids will be home. This is prison for children. WTH if they aren’t “social” and have to be distant, then let them be social via the Internet 🙄

[@crimescene25]

It's all a plan to force vaccinations on your kids.... enjoy!

[@asemibase3697]

crimescene25 lmao

[@asemibase3697]

Major Minor lol

[@jcups14yodoll62]

Hahaha

[@user-ib6mr6ct6j]

lovegirlforever.link/nRvFBpLRSF0z

[@annasanoja8457]

Everyone is better off at home. We should demand it.

[@val6937]

I agree

[@Luckystar_6710]

Shouldn’t it be 6ft apart verses 3 ft?

[@annasanoja8457]

@@Luckystar_6710 its bs. None of it makes sense and contradictory. At this point its all about power and coup etat of trying to change our whole system of life. Question we should be asking is? Why change politics and economics during a pandemic?? Curriculum has also changed.

[@brittanyannbee]

Demand it lol. This isn’t China as much as you people want it to be, sorry.

[@annasanoja8457]

@@brittanyannbee Look i dont want Marxism. We are on the same team. So why are you attacking me?

[@yeaso_9693]

How can I wear a mask for 7 hours? I won’t even be able to social distance.

[@ronnykass6732]

The shift between what she said in her video and how she’s responding in the interview clearly shows that she was told she’d lose her job. Smh

[@bryanswaggbeast8194]

Its not just about distancing. Kids will not wash their hands and will touch door handles and the whole desks.

[@mayaa7814]

BryanSWAGGBEAST yes i’m starting 8th grade and last year in march teachers were telling us to distance before we left school, and nobody was listening. like they can’t control 7th graders, how are they gonna control little kids.

[@nickpassion123]

exactly! my brother is 10 (i'm 22) and I told him to wash his hands before eating cuz we were outside (we wore masks) and he literally washed his hands for 5 sec and I was like that is not 20 sec and he literally was like idc

[@onceuponanexploration6048]

It's babysitting. There is no out. The quality of it will be LESS than online learning.

[@kr0nz]

let’s call it like we see it, trump wants kids to go back to school not because he gives a shit about kids or school (which we clearly know he doesn’t), it’s because he needs the kids to be taken care of during the day so parents can go back to work. why does he want parents to go back to work so badly? because he does not want to approve more stimulus money as it would stall the growth of our economy. it’s very simple folks

[@onceuponanexploration6048]

@J P I agree but the kids and their teachers would die. Bunker b- won't even visit Jacksonville. Do you think he would go to school in Florida 5 days a week? We all know it's not ideal but we don't have a choice.

[@onceuponanexploration6048]

@J P Yes they are.

[@onceuponanexploration6048]

@@kr0nz Exactly, if he cared about education, why is Betsy Devos in charge?

[@carollund8251]

@J P Perhaos you are too stupid to realize that kids do not learn if they are tied to a chair hour after hour. Anyone who knows anything about education knows that children need to move to learn, to do hands on projects, group work and participatory activities. Obviously doing that online is very very far from Ideal, but it is better than nothing, and many teachers and parents have found creative ways to do these things even online. Being glued to a chair with a mask on and prohibited to touch your friends, having to be policed all day to insure that you follow rigid social distancing is not learning. It is a highly stressful situation that not only inhibits any kind of learning it is damaging beyond measure.

[@stephaniemccord8677]

As someone who is hard of hearing and shy, I would fail.

[@marterra]

I am a transitional kinder teacher in CA. We are returning online only. As an educator for the last 28 years, I too mourn the loss of our old ways; high fives, side hugs, standing next to teacher when needing comfort, or helping to present lessons near the safety net of a teacher, these behaviors are gone?! All I can do is vent, mourn, and ultimately be thankful for educators like this young lady. Thank you for documenting, perhaps now the public will see how ludicrous it is to be in the class, when the “experts” are saying 6 ft apart. People in ivory towers creating and executing ineffective policies. All the while we’re literally in the trenches everyday....if you have a teacher in your family, as a friend, or your child’s new teacher; give them the proper love and respect today, we are the heart of our society my friends! We create safe spaces so that the underdog can flourish and the brilliant ones learn to collaborate with others....instead we will be forced to teach everyone to be non-social individuals, even when we’re surrounded by peers. Please send out good intentions to ALL educators.

[@deyab2213]

This is ridiculous I have children and I’m scared and have anxiety just thinking about school.

[@michaelwachendorf2096]

Thats why i called the superintendent and the principals while the my kids where in there summer break and my voice was heard they wont be opening up in my county. And I've also talked to them about bettering the online schooling. And giving suggestions on how to better it.

[@kylebolton8147]

De'ya B Agreed. This strips away all the important things about in-person teaching so it may as well be online.

[@dorianshadesofgray]

That’s because you’re a snowflake who doesn’t look at the data , which shows kids are barely impacted by this virus

[@stefanross8129]

Opening schools is just absurd and absolutely Crazy.

[@LeeBee-hs6mj]

@Don Williams but maybe the paediatricians were thinking of school as it used to be. Kids able to move, interact with each other, benefit from working closely with teachers. What is being offered in two week's time is very far from that.

[@williamworsham3175]

She's right. Keep your kids at home. Let us do this at a distance til we really get it worked out.

[@pattitinsley4899]

Right! This isn't going to be forever. Nothing has really changed since schools closed. Why would we send them back? I'm not comfortable sending my kids to school or go to work. Luckily last week with rising numbers in our county the Health Dept. recommended no face to face learning yet

[@iamlegend6676]

@@pattitinsley4899 This won't be forever but it will take years to get corona virus under control.

[@akj0mfai687]

@@iamlegend6676 Vaccine is expected in January

[@ericalopez7040]

aj0n faiwnfg okay but I’m not taking that vaccine.. it takes years not months. How do we know it’s safe. I think I’d rather wait a month or so to see how others react to it just to be safe. Better safe than sorry 🤷🏻‍♀️ not a risk I’m willing to make lol

[@akj0mfai687]

@@ericalopez7040 Its expected to be tested and safe start of next year.

[@teambeining]

Having to sit at the same desk all day is what made my 4th grade daughter decide to do virtual learning this year. She is an extrovert who loves school, but not having group work, going to special classes, and missing the busy lunchroom just made her realize she wouldn’t get what she needed. I think she really showed maturity making that decision.

[@matildafisher1893]

i feel like parents and teachers should demand all online. no kid is going to learn anymore in that situation than they would at home

[@purearab772]

Yea if people were smart enough they’d all ditch school and then they’ll shut down cause there aren’t enough people but...

[@freda2758]

Any parent who allows their child to return to school without assurance for their safety, when they get sick, it will be on your hands.

[@jcups14yodoll62]

Seems fine to me

[@christinebenson518]

Well, since there's no laws stopping woman from smoking or drinking while pregnant, this should be no different.

[@lymarie1974]

There is no guarantee of anything and never has been

[@crystale5625]

Ryanator There are kids with conditions like asthma and diabetes moron! The percentage won’t apply to them. They will have a more severe case if they get the virus.Don’t forget this is a new virus. We don’t know the whole story yet. A couple of small studies aren’t going to tell us anything definitive.

[@luckyfisher7240]

Since when did your child have assurances of safety??? That's IDIOCY! 1.3 million people die in car crashes so park all the busses and cars. Thousands of children break bones on the playground so no more monkey bars. Thousands of kids get the flu and die every year no more living life or going outside ever again. Lmfao there are an estimated 380 TRILLION viruses that live inside the human body. You folks are turning into lunatic hypochondriacs

[@Kelz_X]

But HIS kid isn’t attending school in the fall?

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Stop crying!! A bunch of you won’t send you kids to school either!! Hypocrites!!

[@ColinMroczko]

tcnascar1 that’s the point. KelZ X is asking why Trumps son is not going to school if it’s supposedly safe?

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Paze Gonya - But the point is Trump’s son has so much more to worry about than all other kids. The point is - if anyone doesn’t want to send their kids to school-Don’t. Home School them!! Don’t worry about everyone else’s situation - there are a number of parents across the nation who need out of necessity to go back to work and can’t leave their kids at home and a large number of areas where their Virus numbers are low or almost none and they can get back to school. This is just severe anti trump propaganda - Let him open the schools - if teachers decide to stay home - its their decision. If people want to keep their kids home - do it! Leftist Democratic talk because of the pending election!

[@comradecrustacean2842]

@@QuantumOfSolace1 Let me translate what I read because what you wrote is slightly incomprehensible. "Trump's kid is more important than yours. If the kids go back to school, parents can go back to work, thus feeding trump's economy fetish. I know the majority of students go to public schools, but why not home school them! It's not like my logic requires parents going back to work or anything! It's all the Lefties fault! Why can't they love my broken logic?" You are contradicting yourself. You want parents to home school students, but you also want them to go back to work. Make up your mind. Betsy Devos wants your child to go to a private school. She is pushing her agenda during a pandemic, and you fascists love her and her boss for it.

[@mojokombue4463]

Stalin Time well said!

[@lucaskang548]

Guys my school in New Jersey is reopening and umm.... how am I gonna: - sit in a chair from 7:45 AM to 2:20 PM, never move - suffocate in a mask and be tortured - never have my lotion for frequent handwashing - always have anxiety about getting COVID-19 or a new surge as schools reopen All while trying to learn 8th grade?

[@larryowen6361]

I don't think than one can sit from 7:45-2:20 without getting fidgety. Good luck young man. If it were me, I would speak my principal and tell them my concerns/collaborate with my peers and make our voices and opinions heard.

[@Charmaine6645]

3ft apart? This is just ridiculous to think that kids will be able to keep a mask on their face for 6hrs while staying in just one room

[@drew2c659]

Not sure if anyone realizes that Desks CONSTANTLY SHIFT when students are in them. Its annoying just to move them back to be '3 feet' apart

[@kristac2731]

This sounds like another lazy excuse

[@ImSimplyAHuman]

Drew 2C wasn’t it supposed to be 6 feet? When did that change? 😰

[@wallpurgesnight8209]

No more fem bots 3' is fire regulation, thus 6' is even further away & harder to measure unlike a yard stick.

[@jadewu111]

Mhm am guilty of that as well I move around a lot

[@rahulgopalan4443]

I think 3 feet is what the new CDC guideline says after schools complained about how 6 feet is impossible

[@hank-uh1zq]

Bless her heart. This is a caring teacher. Lucky kids.

[@anthonybeaudry1547]

@n?a and some are just decent people that mean it

[@steveandrews7434]

People like "John Balnis Dad" should just go congregate with as many like minded individuals as possible. He'd do the world a huge favour.

[@Keith.Harvey]

@John Balnis Dad - You may be a piece of 💩, but this teacher is definitely not.

[@Dobuan75]

@John Balnis Dad - Person, woman, man, camera, TV, covfefe.

[@Dobuan75]

@Don Williams - person, woman, man, camera, TV, you’re, an, covfefe, idiot.

[@imlee1349]

it’s just better to stay at home and do online school! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@cecestark1833]

Kids are going to die. There’s no avoiding that. Not to mention kids having to deal with the deaths of their peers. This is a mess.

[@jillsalkin7389]

It's disgraceful that there is any talk about going back to school buildings, now.

[@shihtzusrule9115]

Really. Then, why can't movie theaters open up? If you just have to stay in your seat.

[@sellmav]

Why is that? Bc you’re ignorant and a science denier? Ok. Let’s go with your stupidity.

[@dccd4]

What I always say Women and Children they Don’t Care About!

[@sellmav]

@@dccd4 How are you people so evil and why do you hate children so much? Children are suffering and dying from child abuse and suicide, are being emotionally and psychologically traumatized by social isolation from their friends and activities, and being denied a right to an education. Everyone knows Covid does not affect children. Do you keep your children chained in the basement and feed them water and porridge? Disgusting

[@aronvilla3068]

I agree with her. I am an educator, at a middle school, trust me guys, Kids won’t listen! Kids will be kids! Me or my peers don’t feel safe at all! This is not right!

[@WiseApple618]

Yea people at my school don't even cover their mouth when the cough. Imagine they had covid.

[@katmaxx9453]

Then quit

[@WiseApple618]

@@katmaxx9453 not cool

[@passiflora1014]

Aron villa you educators don’t educate well you just give your stupid opinions instead of teaching the subjects that’s why Americans can’t even write when the graduate 👩‍🎓

[@darkbozo11]

You cant handle the kids you mean.. you dont feel save? In 2 weeks you should be able to build something to protect you

[@hengzhizhu7920]

This fall is going to be the fall of our education system

[@makailahh5792]

i miss running around the school with my friends and sneaking out of the class but us kids cant do that what are they thinking school should NOT open

[@michaelknapp8961]

Um. This isn’t gonna work. Sorry my kids are staying home till this is over.

[@LadyLithias]

@@The-Last-Pharaoh Question for you.... do you have 4 million cases in your country and 70,000 per day new cases? If you don't, respectfully, stfu. I know that's rude to say, but seriously, I'm really tired of people from countries experiencing a different case rate telling us that we'll be okay. Thouh I do appreciate the well wishes.

[@LadyLithias]

@@emilyuncry8933 clearly, you need to return to school. Once there, you can return and construct a proper sentence so that your meaning might become clear. Good luck. I'm sure I'm "annowing" but in point of fact, it does seem as though you just MIGHT be a bit of a troll, since your meaning is unclear. Bot perhaps?

[@RIfMlLVrdhpPYbHCcTqjnEFGgNyKku]

@@emilyuncry8933 Your Cute, go to sleep so your puny whittle brain can beat us liberals tormarrow! ^_^

[@alienvisitor131]

@@The-Last-Pharaoh America about 320 million people Sweden about 10 million, so you should not compare countries with each other. Reactions an precautions have to be adjusted to the situation.

[@RIfMlLVrdhpPYbHCcTqjnEFGgNyKku]

@@LadyLithiasLikely a minor since he/she mentioned parental controls

[@audreyp7071]

This sounds like an experiment in cruelty toward children (and teachers)

[@poeticnation6251]

So, so, true.

[@carolynguthrie531]

This is the real truth. I am a retired Principal. This can be a disaster. It all needs to be reconsidered. We must think about the children their health and the health of the staff.

[@JesusChrist-et4ms]

lol imagine thinking that a bunch of bored kids crammed in a small building for 7 hours a day will follow all the safety precautions and not have physical contact. But honestly we shouldn't blame the kids for socializing and enjoying their childhood but instead blame the district for reopening schools.

[@ginalibrizzi5204]

This sounds like the perfect setup for mass ADHD diagnoses and medications. There’s no excuse for this madness.

[@dianehooper3589]

Totally agree.

[@BlockchainForWhatIsBest]

The excuse is We Are Sheep Out To Hurt Each Other We Need To Be Corralled Masters Know Better Slavery is Good

[@corneliuselbourne1044]

Exactly.

[@skynova9967]

Omg! Exactly

[@nktigger99]

As a parent with a child who has a legitimate diagnosis of ADHD...that isn’t how that works. He was like this since birth...he has a twin brother who doesn’t have ADHD, and it is night and day between the two. But we are a school at home family thru an online virtual public charter school so this has not effected my kids(I have four) education, other then field trips and library trips.

[@exmuhammad]

Yall should call for a national teachers Strike. A Teachers strike Save lives

[@tee1736]

they really need to investigate where and how the damn virus come about i just feel like there is more behind it this is crap smh

[@jthollins4308]

JUST BE HOMESCHOOLED