I will admit, I have a hard time reading "Legal Language", but based on what I can understand, if these District-109 schools are able to "take it upon themselves" to go in this direction, against what the courts decided, can't other districts take it upon themselves to ignore future Government Recommendations if they try to bring back the "Safety Mitigations"?
I grew up just outside Deerfield and went to their schools. I am so glad that we are not there now. Times were definitely different when I was there, but I genuinely had the sense, that the Deerfield community prioritizes a shallow "Signal of Virtue" over Genuine Virtue.
Overall, I find the community un-friendly, and mentally weak (Just my opinion). I still have great relationships with friends and family still living there, but this update is not helping their case.
Well said about Signal of Virtue vs Genuine Virtue. I don't when things flipped in DF. Much of the characteristics we're seeing now were probably there before. It took Covid to bring them out. There is an acceptance of these actions by school leadership that points to compliance/agreement within community. Scary precedent being set in D109. Thanks for reading and commenting Reid.
This is a blog masked as journalism. And it is illegal posting pictures of minors taken at school without parental consent. And equally as important, it is simply not true. Why are none of the parents “quoted” using their names?
You are entitled to your opinion re blog. The pictures were taken from an image exchange site so your "illegal" claim is incorrect. Reporters use anonymous sources all the time. What is "not true" about the piece?
the photos of actual DPS109 kids were taken from an public image exchange site? If so, this should be shared with the authorities as I know that some of these parents never approved their child to be posted in such a manner. (I do notice you only give the source for one photo (NEA), and no indication where the school photos come from
It doesn't represent what is happening in the DEERFIELD schools overall. And when the people who fed you this garbage posted it all of Facebook, it is now clear where it comes from. As when we click their link we can see the email address of michellehammer@gmail.com
prior comment edited for clarity to show that It doesn't represent what is happening in the DEERFIELD schools overall. Ask around how many middle school kids got to watch the NCAAs at lunch on Thursday. It is clear as day now that your post is biased to your own beliefs. If you think that this is monarchical rule, maybe you need to go back to school! LOL
This does not make any sense by the way (hard to read anyway), and it could arguably, be a form of "Doxing" which is not technically illegal but it could be harmful to the targeted individual. I think the moral thing to do hear would be to delete your post that I am replying too.
Your position is absolutely valid, but instead of simply attacking the author and claiming "simply not true", why don't you state your case?
Explain how this is untrue for example. Explain to us why you feel these measures are still necessary, and how they are positively impacting the kids, because that is not how many of us see it. Please provide a cost benefit analysis where you can prove the safety measures out-way going back to normal.
I would imagine most of us have heard (at nauseam) all the reasons why covid is SO SCARY, but it would seem the pro safety mitigation people lack understanding in what we are saying. What I am trying to say, is that you are the one living in a eco-chamber J D'A. You are the one that cannot break free and MOVE ON.
HAHA - If it's an echo chamber, I'll accept it. Because the vast majority of the community is very happy with what the DPS109 schools are doing, the education the kids are getting, the college placement it leads to and the successful lives following that. The small but obnoxiously-loud minority keeps fight against "oppression" in the schools which doesn't. Heck they want to "vote the bum out" without the basic knowledge that a superintendent is not elected. Guess they failed local politics/civics 101
Thats fine. I personally do not care what you think or what the people of Deerfield think. I don't. I care about kids and their well-being, and I will never stop advocating for them.
They are in school for 6 hours per day. They have a short period of time to interact freely with their peers. They should not be separated and muzzled like this. Evidence that this is un-necessary and problematic for their development is mounting up, and we just want that addressed. THATS IT.
I asked that you provide your case in response, but you did not. Instead you mock and dismiss. Which only leads me to believe that you refuse to think outside your bubble, which is fine, but it does not help me take you seriously.
where is your "evidence" that kids sitting at an individual desk (like you probably did in Deerfield vs a table of 2-3 kids is "problematic for development"?
They are being quarantined/isolated in violation of rule of law. Article not about the science behind child development (which is meant to be uncertain) but legal authority of districts.
see that’s the thing. Your interpretation of the law, being a once competent journalist, is not valid. Or minimally, it differs from the legal opinion that the school district consults. And when there are differences of opinion about interpretation of the law, there are remedies available. So those who you puppet for can continue to pursue their lawsuit against the DPS109 wasting public dollars and resources, or they can get over and be grateful that their kids are in school as this pandemic slows its roll.
Its not just the lunch situation, its the whole fear campaign in general that I fear will hurt kids and their development. And no, I grew up sitting in large tables with 12 or so other kids sitting side by side, and we had a great time together.
Also, child suicide rates, depression, and low academic performances are through the roof across the country. I am a regular at school board meetings in our district, and on Tuesday they reported over 60 instances of middle school aged children being recommended counseling for depression related "episodes" that occurred in school this school year, which is double their normal numbers.
Does that sound like a fruitful academic environment??
I so agree with you. This has been so harmful to our kids in so many ways, yet there are many in positions of authority in school districts that seem to have a need to continue with it. Don't they read the numerous articles and studies coming out continuously ---- telling of the harms, and whether they do or not, do they just not care? What is the motivation here??Parents must be vigilant and not allow their children, whether toddlers or young adults, to be abused.
If you disagree with a point of view, just admit it, and/or just move on. Listing as many "faults" as you could think of doesn't help your cause one bit, espec when they are all fails.
I will admit, I have a hard time reading "Legal Language", but based on what I can understand, if these District-109 schools are able to "take it upon themselves" to go in this direction, against what the courts decided, can't other districts take it upon themselves to ignore future Government Recommendations if they try to bring back the "Safety Mitigations"?
I grew up just outside Deerfield and went to their schools. I am so glad that we are not there now. Times were definitely different when I was there, but I genuinely had the sense, that the Deerfield community prioritizes a shallow "Signal of Virtue" over Genuine Virtue.
Overall, I find the community un-friendly, and mentally weak (Just my opinion). I still have great relationships with friends and family still living there, but this update is not helping their case.
Well said about Signal of Virtue vs Genuine Virtue. I don't when things flipped in DF. Much of the characteristics we're seeing now were probably there before. It took Covid to bring them out. There is an acceptance of these actions by school leadership that points to compliance/agreement within community. Scary precedent being set in D109. Thanks for reading and commenting Reid.
This is a blog masked as journalism. And it is illegal posting pictures of minors taken at school without parental consent. And equally as important, it is simply not true. Why are none of the parents “quoted” using their names?
You are entitled to your opinion re blog. The pictures were taken from an image exchange site so your "illegal" claim is incorrect. Reporters use anonymous sources all the time. What is "not true" about the piece?
the photos of actual DPS109 kids were taken from an public image exchange site? If so, this should be shared with the authorities as I know that some of these parents never approved their child to be posted in such a manner. (I do notice you only give the source for one photo (NEA), and no indication where the school photos come from
Nope, photos of kids were not taken from photo exchange site. You are wrong.
But do what you feel is necessary to protect the children in your community.
Knock yourself out.
It doesn't represent what is happening in the DEERFIELD schools overall. And when the people who fed you this garbage posted it all of Facebook, it is now clear where it comes from. As when we click their link we can see the email address of michellehammer@gmail.com
The piece wasn't meant to be a global piece about schools overall. It takes a look at D109.
If OK with school districts making up own rules, then living in right place. Enjoy monarchial rule.
prior comment edited for clarity to show that It doesn't represent what is happening in the DEERFIELD schools overall. Ask around how many middle school kids got to watch the NCAAs at lunch on Thursday. It is clear as day now that your post is biased to your own beliefs. If you think that this is monarchical rule, maybe you need to go back to school! LOL
This does not make any sense by the way (hard to read anyway), and it could arguably, be a form of "Doxing" which is not technically illegal but it could be harmful to the targeted individual. I think the moral thing to do hear would be to delete your post that I am replying too.
Your position is absolutely valid, but instead of simply attacking the author and claiming "simply not true", why don't you state your case?
Explain how this is untrue for example. Explain to us why you feel these measures are still necessary, and how they are positively impacting the kids, because that is not how many of us see it. Please provide a cost benefit analysis where you can prove the safety measures out-way going back to normal.
I would imagine most of us have heard (at nauseam) all the reasons why covid is SO SCARY, but it would seem the pro safety mitigation people lack understanding in what we are saying. What I am trying to say, is that you are the one living in a eco-chamber J D'A. You are the one that cannot break free and MOVE ON.
Good luck to you.
HAHA - If it's an echo chamber, I'll accept it. Because the vast majority of the community is very happy with what the DPS109 schools are doing, the education the kids are getting, the college placement it leads to and the successful lives following that. The small but obnoxiously-loud minority keeps fight against "oppression" in the schools which doesn't. Heck they want to "vote the bum out" without the basic knowledge that a superintendent is not elected. Guess they failed local politics/civics 101
Thats fine. I personally do not care what you think or what the people of Deerfield think. I don't. I care about kids and their well-being, and I will never stop advocating for them.
They are in school for 6 hours per day. They have a short period of time to interact freely with their peers. They should not be separated and muzzled like this. Evidence that this is un-necessary and problematic for their development is mounting up, and we just want that addressed. THATS IT.
I asked that you provide your case in response, but you did not. Instead you mock and dismiss. Which only leads me to believe that you refuse to think outside your bubble, which is fine, but it does not help me take you seriously.
where is your "evidence" that kids sitting at an individual desk (like you probably did in Deerfield vs a table of 2-3 kids is "problematic for development"?
They are being quarantined/isolated in violation of rule of law. Article not about the science behind child development (which is meant to be uncertain) but legal authority of districts.
see that’s the thing. Your interpretation of the law, being a once competent journalist, is not valid. Or minimally, it differs from the legal opinion that the school district consults. And when there are differences of opinion about interpretation of the law, there are remedies available. So those who you puppet for can continue to pursue their lawsuit against the DPS109 wasting public dollars and resources, or they can get over and be grateful that their kids are in school as this pandemic slows its roll.
Its not just the lunch situation, its the whole fear campaign in general that I fear will hurt kids and their development. And no, I grew up sitting in large tables with 12 or so other kids sitting side by side, and we had a great time together.
Also, child suicide rates, depression, and low academic performances are through the roof across the country. I am a regular at school board meetings in our district, and on Tuesday they reported over 60 instances of middle school aged children being recommended counseling for depression related "episodes" that occurred in school this school year, which is double their normal numbers.
Does that sound like a fruitful academic environment??
He/she/they whatever commenter is, doesn't care about facts. All about emotion/obedience to authority.
I so agree with you. This has been so harmful to our kids in so many ways, yet there are many in positions of authority in school districts that seem to have a need to continue with it. Don't they read the numerous articles and studies coming out continuously ---- telling of the harms, and whether they do or not, do they just not care? What is the motivation here??Parents must be vigilant and not allow their children, whether toddlers or young adults, to be abused.
If you disagree with a point of view, just admit it, and/or just move on. Listing as many "faults" as you could think of doesn't help your cause one bit, espec when they are all fails.