For Teachers Who Are Parents, Schools Reopening In The Fall Is Bad News
Educators share the thoughts and questions racing through their minds right now.
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, many parents have already faced a major challenge: homeschooling their children while working full-time.
As back-to-school season starts gearing up, many parents are getting updates from their school districts on what classes may look like this fall. But what if you’re a parent who also teaches in a classroom? Those individuals are being faced with impossible decisions and very uncertain outcomes.
HuffPost Parenting asked parents in our Facebook community who are also teachers for their honest thoughts on the matter. Get into the mind of a teacher/parent below.
“Teachers are just as desperate to return to the classroom as parents are to send their children back. But I’m fearful of the rush to get them back to school as normally scheduled. The state education agencies are finally giving guidance, but don’t include answers to the questions many of us have. What happens to me if I get sick from a student? Do I have to use my sick days to stay home? What happens if my children get sick and have to quarantine? Why are the state education agencies still working remotely when they expect me to return with a class full of students? Why aren’t teachers being consulted just like the parents on our preferences? Who is responsible for online learning when I CONTINUE READING: For Teachers Who Are Parents, Schools Reopening In The Fall Is Bad News | HuffPost Life
