Teacher turnover

[Anonymous]

This isn't just a teacher thing. Lots of people, in all sorts of professions, are quitting their jobs. Maybe the pandemic gave people the opportunity to rethink their choices.

The Wall Street Journal:

"More U.S. workers are quitting their jobs than at any time in at least two decades, signaling optimism among many professionals while also adding to the struggle companies face trying to keep up with the economic recovery.

The wave of resignations marks a sharp turn from the darkest days of the pandemic, when workers craved job security while weathering a national health and economic crisis. In April, the share of U.S. workers leaving jobs was 2.7%, according to the Labor Department, a jump from 1.6% a year earlier to the highest level since at least 2000."

[Anonymous]

Told by a teacher that actually transfer requests are down this year? Is that not accurate? Or are most teachers who are leaving not transferring but leaving the profession or school system?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Told by a teacher that actually transfer requests are down this year? Is that not accurate? Or are most teachers who are leaving not transferring but leaving the profession or school system?

I am a teacher and I am not sure how I would be privy to the information about teacher transfers but I would guess more are leaving the district or profession. Some that I know moved due to the pandemic and don’t plan to move back, some are choosing to stay home with kids for a few years, some are applying to other districts in the area and some are leaving the profession. A lot of teachers are dissatisfied with DCPS so transferring schools wouldn’t help that issue.

[Anonymous]

PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

Is that true? That’s truly terrible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This isn't just a teacher thing. Lots of people, in all sorts of professions, are quitting their jobs. Maybe the pandemic gave people the opportunity to rethink their choices.

The Wall Street Journal:

"More U.S. workers are quitting their jobs than at any time in at least two decades, signaling optimism among many professionals while also adding to the struggle companies face trying to keep up with the economic recovery.

The wave of resignations marks a sharp turn from the darkest days of the pandemic, when workers craved job security while weathering a national health and economic crisis. In April, the share of U.S. workers leaving jobs was 2.7%, according to the Labor Department, a jump from 1.6% a year earlier to the highest level since at least 2000."

True except the high needs fields in teaching are becoming even more high needs! We need the good special education, math, and science teachers.
I know several teachers who are leaving for a career change and mental health workers too but I also know that plenty are leaving for other school districts. I just hope this doesn't have bear any weight on the Fall school year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

This is true and awful. DCPS shouldn't even consider this. Have a centralized virtual program for the very few students who truly qualify. It hurts in-person students and teachers to have to try to run 2 schools or simulcast, and it's not good for the virtual students either.

I think the fear of simulcasting (or worse) is very real for a lot of MS and HS teachers. I'm still angry that Deal has kids going into classrooms to take virtual classes while their teacher has to teach a completely different class to different virtual students while monitoring the kids in the room. It's a slap in the face to both students and teachers and I'm very concerned that we may lose some good teachers because of this.

[Anonymous]

Deal is losing a lot…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Deal is losing a lot…

how do you know? which grades?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

This is true and awful. DCPS shouldn't even consider this. Have a centralized virtual program for the very few students who truly qualify. It hurts in-person students and teachers to have to try to run 2 schools or simulcast, and it's not good for the virtual students either.

I think the fear of simulcasting (or worse) is very real for a lot of MS and HS teachers. I'm still angry that Deal has kids going into classrooms to take virtual classes while their teacher has to teach a completely different class to different virtual students while monitoring the kids in the room. It's a slap in the face to both students and teachers and I'm very concerned that we may lose some good teachers because of this.

Maybe there is still a chance they will change course? Principals should fight this, and so should the WTU, but I’m not surprised if the latter can’t figure out what is truly in the interest of their clientele.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

Is that true? That’s truly terrible.

I hope to g-d that is not true. Why doesn’t WTU address this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

Is that true? That’s truly terrible.

I hope to g-d that is not true. Why doesn’t WTU address this?

Because we do not know how many kids will need DL, it's likely not even 1 student at each school. The only students who may need DL are students in the MES program, most students are NOT medically fragile.

Plus a greater concern for the WTU is class sizing, pay, teacher support, IMPACT, and student curriculum. Not something DCPS doesn't even have the full results for yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

Is that true? That’s truly terrible.

I hope to g-d that is not true. Why doesn’t WTU address this?

Not true: From Perry Stein (May 28): Chancellor Ferebee said that DCPS will have a separate virtual academy next year for all students who are virtual that will be managed centrally. They may be taught virtually by teachers at their school or another school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

Is that true? That’s truly terrible.

I hope to g-d that is not true. Why doesn’t WTU address this?

Not true: From Perry Stein (May 28): Chancellor Ferebee said that DCPS will have a separate virtual academy next year for all students who are virtual that will be managed centrally. They may be taught virtually by teachers at their school or another school.

But that last part says teachers...at a school, meaning some poor teacher will have to simulcast or teach online too. They need to select a handful of teachers who are ill and couldn't do IPL anyway and THEY will teach DL. NOT a single teacher in person. It's not fair to anyone involved.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP again but it also my limited understanding that virtual learning won’t be centralized next year it will be done in house at each school. That uncertainty might also be causing some teachers to leave.

Is that true? That’s truly terrible.

I hope to g-d that is not true. Why doesn’t WTU address this?

Because we do not know how many kids will need DL, it's likely not even 1 student at each school. The only students who may need DL are students in the MES program, most students are NOT medically fragile.

Plus a greater concern for the WTU is class sizing, pay, teacher support, IMPACT, and student curriculum. Not something DCPS doesn't even have the full results for yet.

The WTU is currently most concerned that DCPS has asked for vaccination status of its teachers and is providing an 8-hour administrative leave incentive. They don't care at all about virtual, not even on the radar, they are still looking for reasons to block fall. Watch.