From day one of school closure back in March 2020, districts should have kept schools open as a study halls for students who lack appropriate internet access at home, PE in the gym can be done with social distancing, not to forget about the students who needed special services. Having int…
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Lina commented on Summer programming — if you can find it — offers respite for families
Because of th need to keep students engaged during this pandemic, STEM Santa Fe has expanded its summer camp offerings, with hands-on programs offered virtually with materials delivered at various locations in Santa Fe and Espanola. Unlike other camps, STEM Santa Fe camps are offered at $…
I admire Allegra and what she does and I understand what she is going through, especially that I am a founder of a nonprofit myself. The successes are always short-lived, the critics are more outspoken than the beneficiaries, someone always wants something when there is a long list of oth…
Lina commented on Police seek thief who posed as waitress, stole customer’s credit card
Isn't it time that the restaurants to use the handheld machine where the credit card is swiped in front of the customer. This is the more secure way to do it and it is common practice in Europe already.
Lina commented on ‘Outpouring of support’ prompts Boyd to stay in Santa Fe
Now that he is staying for two more years, I suggest that he starts making an effort to learn more who the Santa Fe community is that supports SFPS. So far he seems like a formal guest in this community who doesn't know whom he is staying with and he thinks he can rearrange the seating chart…
Lina commented on Reader View: Anti-Israel screeds need to stop
The high numbers of Palestinians killed as opposed to the relatively few Jews is because Israel uses the most powerful military weapons that exist against the Palestinians, while Palestinians have rocks and homemade rockets that don't go far.
It seems to me that you are the one brainw…
Lina commented on Santa Fe school district grapples with sub shortage
I subbed for five years in SFPS while my kids were in elementary school. Five years ago they had this same article in the paper and all the schools had banners asking for subs. I wanted to help. Some days, the job was so hard, I would need a week or two break before I would go in again. With…
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Lina commented on Returning Capital students find it’s much like remote learning
Please let’s not call it a hybrid model. It is not, but it is better than keeping the schools closed. It is an internet hub which is great and should have been offered from day one of shutting down schools. From the beginning, many students needed better internet and a quiet place to stud…