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Re: Flag flap: I don't think anyone did anything right in this case. That being said, the superintendent should handle this as a personnel issue, rather than flinging it into a public forum. The community should discuss it, but there is administrative process to follow. #EDLD658

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@AndyMaheras Agreed, this was a mess from start to finish. I read through it twice trying to find someone who did one thing right, and my best answer was the writer who said the teacher was naive and the situation was mishandled. I know it's a case study, but still, it's very disappointing.

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@JoshMcK23671012 I think it could, but I don't think it will. I don't see the two (social vs. traditional) as competing, but rather complementary. Where one fosters two-way interaction, the other is more one-way. There are situations that are better suited to one or another, and sometimes both.

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With roughly 71,000 square feet, a school will need three custodians at a cost of $69K+ for a year, which (I think) works out to about 97 cents per square foot to keep clean. Student workers will probably do the job for less than $13.50/hr, no benefits, and fewer hours. #EDLD657

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@JoshMcK23671012 @justine_alberts "Clutter" is right. I am not sure I would want social media for any sort of prolonged, meaningful conversation over key issues (like policy, salaries, etc). I wouldn't be able to find the important points between all the ads, etc.

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@JoshMcK23671012 I think this is what I wanted to say in my other note. Social media isn't formal enough for the Simon HS case. I would prefer a media plan or communication template this situation. Sure, engage the community with social media, but have a formal public-facing interaction for this.

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I'll take the opposite stance on the Simon HS issue, and say this is a time when social media is not the right venue -- based on the "control vs. convene" quote from the week 1 video. Outside groups want to inflate their agendas with a principal-student discipline issue. #EDLD658

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@MontanaMorgan75 Wait, 37 lx or 37 fc? 37 lx seems very dark. Or maybe my measurements are confused.

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Two laboratory classrooms and one office ranged from 224 lx to 348 lx. However, I think in a real-world situation a professional-grade meter might be wise. We were getting lower readings near a bright window that under a direct light. Perhaps our light sensor was wonky. #EDLD657

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@JuliaMclaverty That's always my first concern when teachers ask for more technology for class: How does this improve your students' performance over what they do without it? (I had to paraphrase there; his original quote is early in the article.)

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@JoshMcK23671012 I liked that students' rights flyer too, just for being direct and specific. That would be good to keep on hand, even if it's not as formal as some references.

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#EDLD657 The only IAQ issue I spotted was this lamb's tongue downspout, which empties into a corner that slopes back to the building. Very minor, but probably worth monitoring.

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@MontanaMorgan75 I believe you are correct. And I see the logic in their phrasing; not every school needs metal detectors (although I had been to many that did, long before the turn of the century). I'd worry I'd de-prioritize something as too pricey, then suffer a security incident. Tough call.

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From the primer, p. iv: Schools should "select the methods and measures that best meet their individual stations." That, plus the fine print on the checklist (p. 12), makes me wonder what the legally required security measures are, and if they will cost much to install. #edld657

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MCPS guidelines: "All websites and social media used for classroom/instructional purposes are considered extensions of the classroom, and all ... expectations, rules and policies apply to these online spaces." I am glad to see that in the guidelines. #edld658

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#EDLD658 The rumors are true: Classes start next week at ___ Elementary. So get your papers and pencils, put away your warm weather toys, say goodbye to your summer friends, and let's see if we can start this year without any tears. Oh, and welcome back to our students too. 😉

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#EDLD657 Average sound levels fell for unoccupied classrooms on successive floors: 1st floor, 40.2db; 2nd floor, 37.3db; 3rd floor, 35.0db. ANSI wants 35db for an unoccupied room, but HVAC still makes some background noise. The obvious solution? Build extremely tall buildings. 😋

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@JoshMcK23671012 @AndyMaheras I expected the article would say something about Rosenthal and Jacobsen, but maybe not. Interesting story all the same.

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@ThomasVail15 Interesting thought; I wonder if the reverse is true too. I've worked at schools where someone obviously went through a lot of time or effort to build the facilities up, but in their absence, things went downhill or fell out of use.

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@MontanaMorgan75 Is the attached doorstop a violation? I remember the door wedges being a problem. I guess it makes sense that fixed doorstops would be too.