Huntley Speaks Out

Now that Huntley District 158 has chosen a hybrid model of learning for the spring semester, how do you feel about their decision and how other districts have chosen to go fully in-person versus a hybrid or fully remote model of learning?

(Want to share your thoughts? Leave them in the comments below.)

Brandy Hertel: “I’m happy District 158 offered parents the option to choose what was the best option for each of their families. Personally, my stepsons are remaining in the D158 remote program to ensure stability in their daily routine and so they can have a consistent learning method this year. We also felt that this option provided a safer option for our particular family circumstances.”	Michelle Moreno
Crystal Hill: “The children need and thrive within a classroom environment. My son doesn’t attend to a screen whatsoever. It’s imperative that he receives therapies and a fair education to help grow and develop into as functional and independent of an adult as possible. It’s understandable to follow state guidelines at state and governmental [levels], however, we have to move on and get these kids back in-person. We will continue to have to struggle through this… We need to forge ahead and continue to support children with in-person learning.”
Kim Singer: “I find this year a complete shatter for my children. So many others have experienced this horrific set up known as remote learning. Not only have my children suffered immensely academically from this way of learning, they have internally been damaged… The longer this continues the more damage is done. Aside from academics, my children have emotionally, mentally, and physically been changed for the worst. This is a helpless and heartbreaking loss for our community as a whole. Our district has received nearly $1 million in CARES Act stimulus funds to help go to safely opening schools for in-person learning. Where has that gone and why has that not been used for our community and our kids’ needs? So many larger school districts like ours opened their doors for in-person learning since August. That is not a matter of if this can be done successfully, this is a matter of taking the courage of doing what’s right for our youth.”
Alexis Malapitan: “While I’d prefer schools be open, I like the virtual learning and understand that closing of schools is vital to people’s health and safety. I also agree with schools choosing not to re-open and think they should stick to virtual learning until said otherwise.”

Michelle Moreno