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[quote=Anonymous]I teach and have small kids and this year anticipate going about three hours beyond contract per week on average. There is a diminishing rate of return working tons of extra hours, and it takes a toll on sleep or relationships or health. I find that I need to be very organized and boundaried about my work. I am mindful about what I volunteer for, I plan assignments with a clear rubric to facilitate immediate feedback, and I don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good in my lesson plans. Here's the bottom line for me: if I'm up until 2 am tonight working, I will not be emotionally prepared to build positive relationships with my students tomorrow, to say nothing of my own family. If a school leader is pressuring you to work beyond the contact, I would call the union directly before going to my school rep. Sometimes school reps are close to administration or (weirdly) in school leadership. You sound dedicated and amazing OP. I wish you the best.[/quote]
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