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Official account of the Des Plaines Education Association. District 62 teachers serving the community of Des Plaines, IL.

Joined July 2020
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Dear parents, please know we miss your children and want nothing more than to be back in school teaching and learning in person. Please also know the safety of students, families, and our community will always be our top priority.
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Complete your census today! 2020census.gov/ Take charge and shape your future. #62learns #62workingtogether
Don't forget, school starts August 17 with remote learning for grades 1-8 and August 19 for ELC and Kindergarten students. We wish you a safe and strong start to the 2020-2021 school year. #62learns #62workingtogether #62backtoschool
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There is no good choice or perfect choice but glad the district made the safest one Thanks @DPEA62! We got work to do to make this #remotelearning the best it can be!
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As of now, none of us know whether we are teaching remotely or in person. The volume and complexity of planning that needs to happen in a very short amount of time is considerable.
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Replying to @DPEA62
@dpea62 #safetyfirst Science shows us what we are still learning about Covid how it damages the heart. Keep our communities safe! Covid-19 and the heart: Two new studies suggest 'the plot thickening' cnn.com/2020/07/28/health/co…
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Replying to @Irishcmc5 @DPEA62
All of us care. In fact, we probably care too much. This is why we advocate for safe schools. We want to be in person, but only with a safe plan (which we do not have). Other districts developed hybrid models that work well to serve ALL, including special education students.
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Thank you @PhilBildner for your kind words! I know many teachers that appreciate your support. Authors are the best 😊 @DPEA62
The demonization of teachers simply because they’re terrified — and justifiably so — for their students, families, and themselves is beyond words lacking in empathy and humanity. We should not be opening in-person schools. We should be listening to science and reason.
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Another IL superintendent announces a change in opening plans. #CCSD46 will open with remote learning for the 1st trimester. @DPEA62
In a time when strong and positive leadership is desperately needed, I am so grateful to #CCSD46 superintendent @LcglickmanLynn for being that person for us. She has helped guide our district through tough decisions and is committed to the safety AND the learning of our students
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Replying to @DPEA62
@DPEA62 D62 should not be offering full, in-person learning.
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BREAKING: River Trails School District 26 to begin with enhanced remote learning.
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Replying to @DPEA62
2/2 The learning environment will be sterile and need to provide socioemotional and academic support from a distance. Children will be in desks all day. They cannot work in groups. They cannot meet with the teacher at the teacher's table. The teacher cannot circulate.
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Replying to @DPEA62
@DPEA62 and @62schools are doing what they can to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. Unfortunately, this means school that is no where near what parents and community expect. There will be no hugs. No high fives. No private encouraging or redirection. 1/2
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Stick with the facts and data. Des Plaines still has one of the highest rates of Covid compared to other surrounding NW suburbs. @DPEA62 @remotelea
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The School Bd. has directed D57 to move forward with the plan of holding full remote learning when school resumes and phasing in a hybrid model on 10/19 if it is deemed safe at that time. Please read Dr. Aumiller's Bd. mtg. recap/next steps, at this link: d57.org/July24thMessage.aspx.
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#WeAreD34 & our working groups are building engaging, challenging, connected remote learning environments & planning for a transition to in-person learning. glenview34.org/d34-flex – at Deerfield, IL
Thank you for making the safety of students, teachers, families, and community your top priority.
Tonight our Board of Education passed a resolution approving our reopening plans... Read more of the plans on our website, u-46.org. Thank you so much to the Board, community, and staff for feedback and understanding as we plan for safety over perfection.
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