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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We don't work 24 hours a day.  We work 8.  Eliminate one of our classes and there will be time to respond to emails. Until then, tough. [/quote]

Then, don't complain when kids are failing, kids need more help than you are willing to give, acting up or what ever.  If you cannot bother with parents, then deal with it.[/quote]

New poster here.

“Kids failing,” “kids needing more help”… these are all part of the same “we can abuse you because it’s for the kids” argument. It simply won’t work anymore. Teachers aren’t willing to settle for FAR less than they are worth while simultaneously being treated poorly. I’ve worked 65-70 hour weeks for YEARS. I’ve missed my own children’s activities because I’ve stayed late to tutor, because I’ve been planning or grading, etc. I’ve given up summers, paying for my own training. I’ve spent my small salary buying $$$$ of supplies for my own classroom. From this point forward, my family and my needs come first. I will not prioritize my job over my own family anymore.

I can leave teaching at any time. The “but the kids” argument has been successfully used to devalue teachers, but now all it does is drive me to quit. Pay me what I’m worth. Respect my expertise and respect my time. [/quote]

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