“Covid-19 is NOT a lethal virus, that is a fact. Lethal viruses do not spread, as they kill their victim, which stops the spread. People are not dying from covid19, they are dying from the one or more, known or unknown underlying diseases they have. It is a fact that children are not dying from covid19. It is okay for them to get the virus. They will not melt. If teachers are afraid to get the virus, for a valid or invalid reason, then they should be given these options:. Resign, retire early, take a leave of absence, go on unemployment or wear a hazmat suit. The teachers can easily be temporarily replaced by young, unemployed certified teacher, which are many, or college graduates. Why do so many teachers make everything about them, rather than about the children? The only reason teachers have their job is because of
the students. Students should always come first. Students need to be in school in person. Virtual school is not the same and is not what our taxes pay for. Lastly, how are young children supposed to do virtual learning at home, when both parents have to go out to work? Most parents are NOT teachers, who have the luxury of staying home just because they are in a strong union, that controls the politrickers. Many teachers are not living in the real world and need to be made to realize that the world does NOT revolve around them.”
Students should come first, but they need teachers there to help them understand why that matters. So, you are saying that teachers can be easily replaced. Would you say the same about your Doctor or Lawyer or the Accountant who has handled your taxes for years? Teachers are professionals and in Ridgewood they are our neighbors and friends. When, as a society, we undervalue the important job of teachers we undermine the future. Just because your kids are out of school does not give you the right to undermine the education today’s students are receiving. I’ll wager that you voted against the school budget?
Flatten the curve…..tread water until the vaccines are ready…
Covid will be off the front page after the election