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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The key for success in teaching is flexibility.

As educators we are trained to approach instruction in such a way that all students can be reached no matter what their learning style.

Some have flexible seating. Many are willing to change due dates as they work on projects and nite that students need more time. Others realize that a student performs much better on assessments if questions are read to them.

This overly strict adherence to set contract times is an antithesis to flexibility. It makes teachers become mindless robots.

[b]FCPS administration had better take a hard look at what they have wrought. [/b][/quote]

You’re joking right? If you’re upset by this, go talk to your union representative about the collective bargaining agreement YOU signed off on. FCPS administrators did not want this. YOU did. For months FCPS administrators have been told explicitly that work hours and work time are hands off because of the CBA. They have to follow it exactly or they will be grieved. There’s no more flexibility or “gift of time” or anything that would look like they’re not following the CBA.

You have every right to be pissed off. Change is hard. But, for the love of Pete, direct it at your union representatives and advocate for the change you want to see. [/quote]

Work times are 100% and admin decision. All the CBA says is that work days are 7.5 hours. Gatehouse knows teachers aren't going to show up at 8, so this new schedule ensures teachers are working longer days. [/quote]

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