Anonymous wrote:I'm a first year teacher in DCPS.
It's kind of sad that I came on here to take my mind off of wanting to quit my job, and this is the first post that I see. My grade level lost three teachers last week. I think our schoolwide total for Septmber is close to ten. All of them were veteran "urban school" teachers who were new to DCPS. If I find a job outside of teaching, then I'm gone too.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is teaching really that bad these days or is it just tough teaching in DC? I attended one of the worst high schools in the DC suburbs and I don't ever recall a teacher quitting during the school year.
I've been working for DCPS for more than 10 years, and every year we are asked to do more. I can only imagine what it's like for a new teacher to come on board and be faced with our to-do list. It must be overwhelming. I'm not sure how I've survived this long.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is teaching really that bad these days or is it just tough teaching in DC? I attended one of the worst high schools in the DC suburbs and I don't ever recall a teacher quitting during the school year.
I've been working for DCPS for more than 10 years, and every year we are asked to do more. I can only imagine what it's like for a new teacher to come on board and be faced with our to-do list. It must be overwhelming. I'm not sure how I've survived this long.
It's so disappointing to hear how much teachers dislike their jobs. How can parents help?
Anonymous wrote:DC teachers are third best paid in the nation. If you leave your position will be filled. Also no other profession will give you that much time off, ever!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm a first year teacher in DCPS.
It's kind of sad that I came on here to take my mind off of wanting to quit my job, and this is the first post that I see. My grade level lost three teachers last week. I think our schoolwide total for Septmber is close to ten. All of them were veteran "urban school" teachers who were new to DCPS. If I find a job outside of teaching, then I'm gone too.
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Sorry that you are having a hard time. However, can you step back and see how arrogant you (likely) were when you started just a few weeks ago? DCPS attracts/recruits urban teaching 'veterans' who assume that they can do what DCPS teachers cannot accomplish. It drives me nuts. Every year I see you all start the year with smug attitudes and then bail. Turns out that this is a tough as hell place to teach.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is teaching really that bad these days or is it just tough teaching in DC? I attended one of the worst high schools in the DC suburbs and I don't ever recall a teacher quitting during the school year.
I've been working for DCPS for more than 10 years, and every year we are asked to do more. I can only imagine what it's like for a new teacher to come on board and be faced with our to-do list. It must be overwhelming. I'm not sure how I've survived this long.
It's so disappointing to hear how much teachers dislike their jobs. How can parents help?
Anonymous wrote:I'm a first year teacher in DCPS.
It's kind of sad that I came on here to take my mind off of wanting to quit my job, and this is the first post that I see. My grade level lost three teachers last week. I think our schoolwide total for Septmber is close to ten. All of them were veteran "urban school" teachers who were new to DCPS. If I find a job outside of teaching, then I'm gone too.
Anonymous wrote:DC teachers are third best paid in the nation. If you leave your position will be filled. Also no other profession will give you that much time off, ever!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is teaching really that bad these days or is it just tough teaching in DC? I attended one of the worst high schools in the DC suburbs and I don't ever recall a teacher quitting during the school year.
I've been working for DCPS for more than 10 years, and every year we are asked to do more. I can only imagine what it's like for a new teacher to come on board and be faced with our to-do list. It must be overwhelming. I'm not sure how I've survived this long.
Anonymous wrote:Is teaching really that bad these days or is it just tough teaching in DC? I attended one of the worst high schools in the DC suburbs and I don't ever recall a teacher quitting during the school year.