Joshua, did I hear correctly that the CDC is now recommending NO testing is necessary for those with absolutely no symptoms of the virus?
If true, I very much like this. Recently at my work, we all now have to go and get tested every week. Frankly I have always wondered how one can transmit any virus who have no symptoms whatsoever. Not even a slightly higher than normal temperature. This “asymptomatic” stuff has always puzzled me from the very beginning.
I heard the same but had the opposite reaction. I am hearing that children who are asymptomatic can have a higher load of the virus in their nose.
But I do believe, and will be curious about Joshuas comments, that asymptomatic adults can spread the disease
A quick back to school commentary—the Lexington Public Schools plan, which got some discussion here had one major flaw—no teachers on the planning team. Sounds like they may end up starting with remote learning because many of the smaller details such as in building traffic flow, bathroom use, etc were not figured out.
You can say it got traction from me as it did.But of course that was the initial plan which we knew was not final. So this is no surprise. They led with Remote and hybrid. I applauded that since they did not choose the full in school. Although it is my understanding that all schools have in school for high need students. I know we do but I’ll check on that for other towns
I applaud Lexington as I do Sutton And other towns who took the time to pay attention to developments.
I’m curious as to your team makeup. As you know in MA the School committee makes the final decision. The superintendent Is part of the team but can only recommend. All take guidance from teachers seriously but teachers have no final say.
Not sure you were following my comments here re our developments. Also with regard to the stacks of letters my oldest (SC member) received from teachers thanking her for voting remote. Her school did not go full remote but they sure do listen to the teachers.
It is important to remember that the SC can revote At any time, although I doubt they will at this point
I’m fortunate to be the principal of a smaller independent elementary school that has the space, ventilation, and community support (masks for all, a community agreement to abide by certain behaviors outside of school) to provide in person learning for all who want and a virtual option for those who need/feel more comfortable with that.) We need and have approval of our trustees and the local board of health. We also have metrics by which we will switch to full remote that are determined by a medical advisory panel. It won’t be “business as usual” but it will be by 2020 standards. Kids are resilient and will adapt to all the changes and restrictions and those who are struggling will be supported through it.
Makes sense. Having spent years in a private Belmont school, I know private and independent are different. Lexington is pubic which may be why you didn’t know teachers are always represented in one way or another.
I just found our Sutton, having had VERY low numbers went to a hot spot this week. Bless our superintendent for recommending, literally last minute, full remote.
I will add that after private school, I moved to Belmont Public which I consider equal. Sutton schools are easily as impressive. Massachusetts is blessed with many exceptional public schools
8-27’s C-19 is ready.
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Joshua, did I hear correctly that the CDC is now recommending NO testing is necessary for those with absolutely no symptoms of the virus?
If true, I very much like this. Recently at my work, we all now have to go and get tested every week. Frankly I have always wondered how one can transmit any virus who have no symptoms whatsoever. Not even a slightly higher than normal temperature. This “asymptomatic” stuff has always puzzled me from the very beginning.
I heard the same but had the opposite reaction. I am hearing that children who are asymptomatic can have a higher load of the virus in their nose.
But I do believe, and will be curious about Joshuas comments, that asymptomatic adults can spread the disease
https://www.cnet.com/health/can-you-spread-coronavirus-even-if-you-dont-have-symptoms/
I think below is a work in progress
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/08/looking-at-children-as-the-silent-spreaders-of-sars-cov-2/
A quick back to school commentary—the Lexington Public Schools plan, which got some discussion here had one major flaw—no teachers on the planning team. Sounds like they may end up starting with remote learning because many of the smaller details such as in building traffic flow, bathroom use, etc were not figured out.
You can say it got traction from me as it did.But of course that was the initial plan which we knew was not final. So this is no surprise. They led with Remote and hybrid. I applauded that since they did not choose the full in school. Although it is my understanding that all schools have in school for high need students. I know we do but I’ll check on that for other towns
I applaud Lexington as I do Sutton And other towns who took the time to pay attention to developments.
I’m curious as to your team makeup. As you know in MA the School committee makes the final decision. The superintendent Is part of the team but can only recommend. All take guidance from teachers seriously but teachers have no final say.
Not sure you were following my comments here re our developments. Also with regard to the stacks of letters my oldest (SC member) received from teachers thanking her for voting remote. Her school did not go full remote but they sure do listen to the teachers.
It is important to remember that the SC can revote At any time, although I doubt they will at this point
I’m fortunate to be the principal of a smaller independent elementary school that has the space, ventilation, and community support (masks for all, a community agreement to abide by certain behaviors outside of school) to provide in person learning for all who want and a virtual option for those who need/feel more comfortable with that.) We need and have approval of our trustees and the local board of health. We also have metrics by which we will switch to full remote that are determined by a medical advisory panel. It won’t be “business as usual” but it will be by 2020 standards. Kids are resilient and will adapt to all the changes and restrictions and those who are struggling will be supported through it.
Makes sense. Having spent years in a private Belmont school, I know private and independent are different. Lexington is pubic which may be why you didn’t know teachers are always represented in one way or another.
I just found our Sutton, having had VERY low numbers went to a hot spot this week. Bless our superintendent for recommending, literally last minute, full remote.
I will add that after private school, I moved to Belmont Public which I consider equal. Sutton schools are easily as impressive. Massachusetts is blessed with many exceptional public schools
8-27’s C-19 is ready.