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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was a teacher.  I don't understand the attack on teachers about a snow day.  The teachers do not make the decision.

And, FWIW, I was a teacher of K and 1.  Most of my work was done at school.  Sure, I could plan outside of school, but preparing materials, and setting up the classroom is a key part of planning with young children.

I guess I am not sure what some on here are expecting of a teacher on a snow day.  Remember, many also have children.  It is difficult for everyone.[/quote]

It’s actually very simple. Move to 1.5 hours of each early release that is “admin directed” to virtual. Move the training to virtual. Then when there is a snow day, teachers do the training online. The next early release/TWD is cancelled.  No change to contract days. Literally no one loses in this scenario and it costs Fairfax not one penny.[/quote]

You are not a teacher, are you?[/quote]

No I’m one of these poor victims who is “monitored” by my workplace and expected to find and pay for childcare on snow days.[/quote]

I’m the teacher you started attacking. This is the first time I’ve posted since my initial posts re: monitoring.

I suppose you need another adult to tell you when to work. I don’t. I will work my contracted hours, my weekends, and (yes) on snow days without someone else telling me to. I don’t know why that bothers you so much. Are you micromanaged at your job? Do you want me to suffer with you?

And you’re not alone. Guess what? I ALSO pay for someone to watch my children on teacher work days. You are aware teachers are also parents, aren’t you?

And I appreciate that “no one loses” to you in the scenario above. I guess it would take a teacher to see how teachers lose. I can’t schedule my extra work around random, unexpected snow days. I’m sure you’re about to tell me how I can, though. [/quote]

Do you teach reading? I am expected to find a pay for childcare on[b] snow [/b]days. Even if asked to telework most teachers won’t have to pay for childcare which is why they’re not losing in this scenario.[/quote]

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