Teacher turnover

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not trying to troll (seriously), but why is teacher turnover something to worry about? As long as it's not within the year, does it really affect students?

Sure it does. Teachers with longevity have experience with the school, the families and the subject matter. They know the kids and they know their environment. This makes them better teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not trying to troll (seriously), but why is teacher turnover something to worry about? As long as it's not within the year, does it really affect students?

I'm guessing you have kids in 1st grade or younger.

[Anonymous]

Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

I’m leaving my NW ES purely bc the families showed themselves to be really rude and entitled during the reopening period. I’m very excited to get out of the toxic W3 school culture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:20 teachers at our school....

Which one?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

I’m leaving my NW ES purely bc the families showed themselves to be really rude and entitled during the reopening period. I’m very excited to get out of the toxic W3 school culture.

How did they show this?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am a teacher and I’m not surprised. I know many people who have decided to leave the profession at least for a few years (mostly women who have very young kids and want to just stay home with them) and many who moved elsewhere during the pandemic and are just choosing not to move back. There is also the looming threat of simulcasting that makes some people (myself included) question whether another year of this is worth it.

OP here- yes, a lot of our teachers moved somewhere and are just going to stay there.

Re: Simulcasting -- have teachers made it clear to their admins and the union that this is a major issue? Because I think its something that could help move the needle.

maybe WTU should have anticipated that simulcasting might be the consequence of their scare tactics and insistence on virtual options in 2021-22. If you don’t want simulcasting, talk to your union. They did it.

I hear you and please believe I have shared my feelings about being fully back in person since the fall. It’s like screaming into the void. I was referring, however, to simulcasting for next year. The idea that we might not have regular in person school next year is absurd. If I find out I am responsible to teach in person and online next year I might consider leaving DCPS.

and I can’t say I’d blame you. I’m pretty appalled that DCPS is even considering it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

I’m leaving my NW ES purely bc the families showed themselves to be really rude and entitled during the reopening period. I’m very excited to get out of the toxic W3 school culture.

So are you going to a different DCPS? Or what?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

I’m leaving my NW ES purely bc the families showed themselves to be really rude and entitled during the reopening period. I’m very excited to get out of the toxic W3 school culture.

Curious for what greener pastures you are headed?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

I’m leaving my NW ES purely bc the families showed themselves to be really rude and entitled during the reopening period. I’m very excited to get out of the toxic W3 school culture.

entitled because they wanted their kids to go to school. got it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

I’m leaving my NW ES purely bc the families showed themselves to be really rude and entitled during the reopening period. I’m very excited to get out of the toxic W3 school culture.

entitled because they wanted their kids to go to school. got it.

Thank you for proving my point. They were incredibly nasty and asked incredibly personal questions (when is your vax appointment, what’s taking so long for you to get the vaccine, why don’t you care about our kids). Meanwhile I was working 10+ hours per day supporting students and providing parents with virtual tools and just waiting for Dcps to get their vaccine distribution together. Been back since April and those that were rude can’t even look me in the eyes at pick up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

I’m leaving my NW ES purely bc the families showed themselves to be really rude and entitled during the reopening period. I’m very excited to get out of the toxic W3 school culture.

entitled because they wanted their kids to go to school. got it.

Thank you for proving my point. They were incredibly nasty and asked incredibly personal questions (when is your vax appointment, what’s taking so long for you to get the vaccine, why don’t you care about our kids). Meanwhile I was working 10+ hours per day supporting students and providing parents with virtual tools and just waiting for Dcps to get their vaccine distribution together. Been back since April and those that were rude can’t even look me in the eyes at pick up.

And where will you teach next year?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is it any different than prior years? And is it purely about teachers being disgruntled? It sounds like some teachers moved because they....uh....wanted their kids to go to school in person and they are just staying someplace else?

I’m leaving my NW ES purely bc the families showed themselves to be really rude and entitled during the reopening period. I’m very excited to get out of the toxic W3 school culture.

So are you going to a different DCPS? Or what?

Yep different DCPS EOTP don’t want to get too detailed on here but it wasn’t too hard to find a school happy to take on a teacher with 5 straight years of highly effective scores. Looking forward to getting back to working with kids instead of placating overbearing parents

[Anonymous]

DCPS has a very high rate of teacher turnover which is worrying because they pay teachers higher than all the surrounding districts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not trying to troll (seriously), but why is teacher turnover something to worry about? As long as it's not within the year, does it really affect students?

Of course, it is important. Like any business, a high rate of employee turnover means employees are not happy. That is not a good thing. You might not care if teachers are unhappy but it will trickle over into their teaching and whether they are willing to go above and beyond their work responsibilities. There is also a national teacher shortage so not that easy to replace strong teachers