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Posted on May 14 at 5:18 p.m.
That is super news! I have been wishing for just such a facility for many years.
Posted on April 15 at 6:11 p.m.
I haven't seen anywhere on these forums where teachers are complaining about their pay. From what I can see all of the complaints are coming from people that are not teachers.
Posted on April 15 at 2:49 p.m.
Teacher's are not paid to work for 12 months a year. Their contracts state the number of days a year they must work. They are required to have their paychecks spread over a 12 month period. How many other professions won't pay their workers the full pay they earned for one month's work at the time it is earned? It seems like many posters feel that the school's main function is to serve as free daycare instead of providing the best quality education possible to today's children.
Posted on April 15 at 2:44 p.m.
I'm sure parents would be happy to let their childrens' academic needs wait for a once a month meeting for the convenience of being able to pick them up at the same time every day.
Posted on April 2 at 4:12 p.m.
The students are STILL receiving the SAME number of instructional minutes they ALWAYS have! I don't understand why this fact is being ignored. Students are not being shortchanged the opportunity for receiving instruction, it is simply being delivered in an alternate format.
Posted on March 27 at 9:07 p.m.
I am not complaining, just stating reality for those that don't realize the difference between conveinence and requirements.
Posted on March 27 at 6:21 p.m.
BlueKansan
Don't cast stones when you are not presently working in a school. The changes implemented in the Emporia district this year have been huge. NCLB continues to ratchet up the requirements (aka: hoops teachers have to jump through) for any district on improvement, which Emporia is. I do not appreciate the "self serving pity" comment as I am not a teacher, only speaking for those poor overwhelmed souls that are trying their very best to do what they are being asked to do. You may have spent your flex time as you chose, but I know many that meet themselves coming and going trying to get it all done this year. I know some amazing teachers that seriously want out because there is so much to do in so little time today. I come from a family of dedicated teachers, and can't believe how people that are unwilling to do the job feel qualified to judge teachers! They aren't making the decisions, they are just trying to comply with them! If the public doesn't like the way the education system is run look to the politicians and lawmakers to get changes made!
Posted on March 27 at 5:33 p.m.
The teacher that spoke up was misinformed. The regular school day was extended on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday to make up for the time the students are let out early. The students today have the same amount of teacher contact time as in the past, it is just structured in a different way. Most schools in this district do not spend each week listening to someone go on about their graphs. That type of inservice has been almost entirely eliminated by the advent of Personal Learning Communities. In addition to the early release time, teachers are also required to spend an additional hour before or after school each week. Now 90% of the old inservice time is spent work on planning together, problem solving about students directly under teams of teacher supervision, and meeting with parents about ways to best meet students' needs. As for the time issue, most teachers are at work from 7:30 to 5 or later each day. I personally know many that spend half of their weekend at school, untold numbers of days throughout the summer, and don't even get me started on the hours spent at home each night grading papers instead of playing with their own children!
Posted on February 9 at 2:07 p.m.
The two issues are unrelated. To say safety hinges on people not being allowed to bring in their own food is insulting. I agree with previous posters. If safety is the issue, get metal detectors and extra security. If profits are an issue, BE HONEST and say you want to increase your ability to bring in more money through consessions!!
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Posted on May 27 at 4:21 p.m.
UNBELIEVABLE!! The loss of Beau has been difficult for many. These instances just bring back the pain all over again.
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