Opinion : Letter to the Editor: In appreciation of the Iowa Educators

This was shared with Vinton Today in dedication to our Vinton-Shellburg Educators. Teachers, thanks for all that you do, for making the best of this new year.

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I believe in Iowa Educators!

On behalf of the educators out there...this next quarter (and probably longer) starts a new chapter in public education. There is a huge learning curve that students, teachers, and district administrators will be navigating, yet again, together!

As we embark on this thing called "eLearning or blended learning", we are asking our Facebook friends to refrain from publicly scrutinizing their children's teachers/schools/district for the way they are teaching, the lessons they're assigning, or the decisions the districts are making. Instead, we ask you to stand up for educators if you see this negativity on your timeline.

Please offer grace to your child's teacher and other school personnel. I promise that educating & keeping your children safe is still their #1 priority.
They are about to navigate unchartered waters with little idea in what to expect. This is a crisis, not a time to be playing armchair quarterback. They love your kids and will be doing their absolute best!

-Author Unknown