Perhaps I'm missing something but I just read this on some news site but similar articles are all over the news:
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"Some state governments and local school boards have made the decision to send stimulus money to teachers as a thank you for the efforts they made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many teachers risked exposure by offering in-person instruction, while many others had to scramble to transition to online coursework during an unprecedented global public health crisis".
And this is the email I just sent to Governor Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz:
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I am horrified the State of Texas is sending $1000 stimulus checks to teachers. For what? They sat in the safety and security of their homes most of the past school year, teaching from computers. Where is the extra stimulus for the nurses and other healthcare providers who literally put their lives on the line each and every day as they cared for people in hospitals, in their homes. Not only were they at severe and much greater risk than teachers - they also risked the lives of their family members each time they completed a shift and walked through their front door. Their spouses, children, elderly relatives..
Also, speaking of elderly, where is THEIR stimulus check. Are you aware housing (where they are going to live) is the greatest concern of seniors? How are they going to buy groceries? Pay for life-saving medications?
And yes? I am a retired senior nurse. I'm OK. I can afford my rent, my food; however, I worked with low income seniors for the past 3-4 years. Many are homeless.
So explain to me why hundreds of thousands of dollars are going to teachers while you leave out those that saved the lives of those teachers? And many seniors that made this country what it is?
This plan is abhorrent. I'm ashamed of my Texas government.
What am I missing here? I didn't even have room to talk about the nightmare of working in those many layers of PPE, having difficulty breathing through the masks, sweating from all the layers of protective gowns/caps...so many things...for 12-14+ hours...helpless while people are dying before your eyes...not having a family member with them. And what about all the HCP's that had to go to work (including unit sec, CNA's, ancillary people) and leave their kids at home to try to get computer educated???
OK...this is the reason I normally do NOT listen to the news - not good for an old persons B/P. I'm livid for my peers.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
8 minutes ago, summertx said:
No, teachers are not front line workers, if a teacher doesn't go to work, a persons life is not at risk. They also can 'wait' on the government to deem them appropriate to go to work, we can't. We have to go and are expected to go, whether it's appropriate or not. We recently had a doctor in his 70's gear up in is PPE and face shield, to go on the COVID positive unit to see his patient. He knew his expectation.
So why are we requiring them to go into the workplace with a bunch of unvaccinated humans in the middle of a pandemic if they aren't "front line workers"?
People are fighting over whether or not the unvaccinated humans in the same physical space with the teaching staff even need to wear face masks, can you believe it? Some want to ban masks in schools and threaten funding should teachers balk at working in that environment. Do you suppose all school staff are young?
No, teachers are not front line workers, if a teacher doesn't go to work, a persons life is not at risk. They also can 'wait' on the government to deem them appropriate to go to work, we can't.
Childrens' education is important to our future..meaning, you and me, our society, and country. You cannot put children "on hold" from learning. Are you suggesting the teachers institute a year or two of "Catch up" for children that could not attend school during the pandemic?
I have never had children but I do happily pay my property taxes that fund my city schools. I also buy the fundraising 'stuff' when the neighborhood children come around. I believe in the future..whether I am here or not.... Supporting the future generations is something very important to me. It should be to you. Who is going to keep our country going when we are too old to work? Who do you think will fund your retirement? (In terms of your employer's contribution/pension/social security. ) BTW we have had many trolls here on AN. They usually disappear when they find they are fighting an uphill battle.
Childrens' education is important to our future..meaning, you and me, our society, and country. You cannot put children "on hold" from learning. Are you suggesting the teachers institute a year or two of "Catch up" for children that could not attend school during the pandemic?
I have never had children but I do happily pay my property taxes that fund my city schools. I also buy the fundraising 'stuff' when the neighborhood children come around. I believe in the future..whether I am here or not.... Supporting the future generations is something very important to me. It should be to you. Who is going to keep our country going when we are too old to work? Who do you think will fund your retirement? (In terms of your employer's contribution/pension/social security. ) BTW we have had many trolls here on AN. They usually disappear when they find they are fighting an uphill battle.
This is why there is homeschool. It is very common where I live and expected if the city schools are closed. We have homeschool signs on the corners of our rural roads. Homeschool is everyday, not just when schools are closed.
My comment was about teachers can 'wait' meaning priority if children's lives are at risk, school can be put on hold. There is no harm done. A patient's life can't be put on hold.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
On 8/16/2021 at 12:10 AM, summertx said:
This is why there is homeschool. It is very common where I live and expected if the city schools are closed. We have homeschool signs on the corners of our rural roads. Homeschool is everyday, not just when schools are closed.
My comment was about teachers can 'wait' meaning priority if children's lives are at risk, school can be put on hold. There is no harm done. A patient's life can't be put on hold.
When the parents are working out of the home, where do the children go to be safe from covid and crazies and who home schools them?
Many teachers have used Covid as an excuse to get out of work. Why would you give people a stimulus for doing their job? Especially a profession that is already overpaid?
My comment was about teachers can 'wait' meaning priority if children's lives are at risk, school can be put on hold. There is no harm done. A patient's life can't be put on hold.
We are talking about 2 different professions here that can work concurrently to better the community. My city paper had an article today about how hard it is going to be to reconnect with families with school age children, when some schools have had virtual instruction since March 2020. There will be lots of lost time and school content to make up. That is harm in my view. What about the 16 years old student and older who just dropped out to care for siblings or work a job? A sound educational program is vital and we need teachers for that.
summertx: I do have to apologize for referring to you as a troll. I had someone else in mind for that title and I got the two of you mixed up.
1 hour ago, GordonGekko said:
Most teachers in my state make around $50k and that is only for 9 months work
Are you interested in the job? BTW you aren't qualified (and not 3 months off, at the most 2 1/2 months). You could substitute teach..here the pay is $100.00 per day/
Specializes in MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, EMT-P.
56 minutes ago, lifelearningrn said:
Most teachers work 10 months a year, but the hours and responsibilities laid upon them are well over your typical 40 hour work week.
Teachers are underpaid for the crap they put up with.
I've dated several teachers. None have worked more than 40 hours a week. When you do the math they end up being around $40/hour and with great benefits. Paid a lot for what they do. Not to mention all the indoctrination that is going on in schools these days.
I've dated several teachers. None have worked more than 40 hours a week. When you do the math they end up being around $40/hour and with great benefits. Paid a lot for what they do. Not to mention all the indoctrination that is going on in schools these days.
Someone has definitely been indoctrinated here, and it wasn't your ex-girlfriends or their students.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
11 minutes ago, GordonGekko said:
I've dated several teachers. None have worked more than 40 hours a week. When you do the math they end up being around $40/hour and with great benefits. Paid a lot for what they do. Not to mention all the indoctrination that is going on in schools these days.
Education isn't worth more that $40/hrs with "great benefits"? How much would be just right in terms of compensation (in your opinion) to support, protect and educate the youth of America for 40+hours/week? What is the value of education to the society, In your view?
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So why are we requiring them to go into the workplace with a bunch of unvaccinated humans in the middle of a pandemic if they aren't "front line workers"?
People are fighting over whether or not the unvaccinated humans in the same physical space with the teaching staff even need to wear face masks, can you believe it? Some want to ban masks in schools and threaten funding should teachers balk at working in that environment. Do you suppose all school staff are young?