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 ¢â‚¬Å“eLearning or blended learning ¢â‚¬ �, we are asking our Facebook friends to refrain from publicly scrutinizing their children ¢â‚¬â„¢s teachers/schools/district for the way they are teaching, the lessons they ¢â‚¬â„¢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 ¢â‚¬â„¢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