20 percent of teachers not likely to return to classrooms if schools reopen in fall

[Anonymous]

There are always flu and viruses circulating. Covid mortality is similar to the flu. Even if you get flu shots, you might get the wrong strain.

[Anonymous]

Covid is not similar to the flu and it will be in addition to the flu.

[Anonymous]

I will miss ant staff member that doesn’t return. Lots of folks used this disruption to redefine priorities & make moves they’d been putting off for a long time. Not just teachers.
We can’t prevent the aftermath of a disruption.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:In the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/05/26/polls-20-percent-teachers-not-likely-return-classrooms-if-schools-reopen-this-fall/

More than 20% of teachers don't return each year, DCPS is a tough place to work!

This was a national poll

I suspect it would be higher if done just in the DMV. It’s the local trifecta of being underpaid proportionate to other white collar jobs, the stank attitude of DCUM parents, and COVID that is making people want to leave. Not just COVID, but COVID on top of everything else. Like cheating in an already unhappy marriage —there was an emotionally toxic atmosphere that was making you stressed and ill, now your health is clearly at risk due to potential infection.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:In the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/05/26/polls-20-percent-teachers-not-likely-return-classrooms-if-schools-reopen-this-fall/

More than 20% of teachers don't return each year, DCPS is a tough place to work!

This was a national poll

I suspect it would be higher if done just in the DMV. It’s the local trifecta of being underpaid proportionate to other white collar jobs, the stank attitude of DCUM parents, and COVID that is making people want to leave. Not just COVID, but COVID on top of everything else. Like cheating in an already unhappy marriage —there was an emotionally toxic atmosphere that was making you stressed and ill, now your health is clearly at risk due to potential infection.

I just don't get this whole underpaid thing. I was shocked when I saw how high the teacher's salaries are at our school. Way way higher than most of the masters degree level jobs around town. Way higher than the equivalent GS level.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/05/26/polls-20-percent-teachers-not-likely-return-classrooms-if-schools-reopen-this-fall/

More than 20% of teachers don't return each year, DCPS is a tough place to work!

This was a national poll

I suspect it would be higher if done just in the DMV. It’s the local trifecta of being underpaid proportionate to other white collar jobs, the stank attitude of DCUM parents, and COVID that is making people want to leave. Not just COVID, but COVID on top of everything else. Like cheating in an already unhappy marriage —there was an emotionally toxic atmosphere that was making you stressed and ill, now your health is clearly at risk due to potential infection.

I just don't get this whole underpaid thing. I was shocked when I saw how high the teacher's salaries are at our school. Way way higher than most of the masters degree level jobs around town. Way higher than the equivalent GS level.

Work one day as a teacher and you will understand.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/05/26/polls-20-percent-teachers-not-likely-return-classrooms-if-schools-reopen-this-fall/

More than 20% of teachers don't return each year, DCPS is a tough place to work!

This was a national poll

I suspect it would be higher if done just in the DMV. It’s the local trifecta of being underpaid proportionate to other white collar jobs, the stank attitude of DCUM parents, and COVID that is making people want to leave. Not just COVID, but COVID on top of everything else. Like cheating in an already unhappy marriage —there was an emotionally toxic atmosphere that was making you stressed and ill, now your health is clearly at risk due to potential infection.

I just don't get this whole underpaid thing. I was shocked when I saw how high the teacher's salaries are at our school. Way way higher than most of the masters degree level jobs around town. Way higher than the equivalent GS level.

Work one day as a teacher and you will understand.

Or become a teacher! It's a great job!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/05/26/polls-20-percent-teachers-not-likely-return-classrooms-if-schools-reopen-this-fall/

More than 20% of teachers don't return each year, DCPS is a tough place to work!

This was a national poll

I suspect it would be higher if done just in the DMV. It’s the local trifecta of being underpaid proportionate to other white collar jobs, the stank attitude of DCUM parents, and COVID that is making people want to leave. Not just COVID, but COVID on top of everything else. Like cheating in an already unhappy marriage —there was an emotionally toxic atmosphere that was making you stressed and ill, now your health is clearly at risk due to potential infection.

I just don't get this whole underpaid thing. I was shocked when I saw how high the teacher's salaries are at our school. Way way higher than most of the masters degree level jobs around town. Way higher than the equivalent GS level.

Work one day as a teacher and you will understand.

I have and while it's not easy it's also not anywhere near as stressful as you're making it out to be. Try working 12 hour days as a staffer for half the pay.

[Anonymous]

Also, just so you know. DCPS elementary school teachers get paid more than college professors in other parts of the country.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Schools will not be open in the Fall.

You are underestimating the power of political will. Everyone but some teachers and families with health issues want regular school back in the fall. Parents, businesses, politicians need public school to be in session.

Exactly. I. A teacher, and I fully expect to be back in the classroom in the fall.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Schools will not be open in the Fall.

You are underestimating the power of political will. Everyone but some teachers and families with health issues want regular school back in the fall. Parents, businesses, politicians need public school to be in session.

Actually do we really? If schools were closed and everyone had to deal with the same childcare difficulties, wouldn’t society have to adjust in some way? Are employees really going to fire all their employees with school age kids? Who would they get to replace them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just put in notice today myself

I mean, you should at least wait until they make the announcement.

There’s still a chance things could go back to normal in the fall (a small chance, but still.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Schools will not be open in the Fall.

You are underestimating the power of political will. Everyone but some teachers and families with health issues want regular school back in the fall. Parents, businesses, politicians need public school to be in session.

Actually do we really? If schools were closed and everyone had to deal with the same childcare difficulties, wouldn’t society have to adjust in some way? Are employees really going to fire all their employees with school age kids? Who would they get to replace them?

All the unemployed recent grads?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just put in notice today myself

I mean, you should at least wait until they make the announcement.

There’s still a chance things could go back to normal in the fall (a small chance, but still.)

Dp. No there isn't. It's either distance learning or teaching in a high-risk environment. Those are the options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nah if businesses open they will be enforcing a limit on how many people.

Doesn’t necessarily mean schools will open.

All I know is that if schools do open and I’m not treated as an essential worker but I have to do the job of one and don’t get the benefits I’ll be leaving.

But in late August they won’t. By the. Most of the country will be in phase 2 or 3.