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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was an elementary school teacher.  The teacher is correct.  Prime time for learning is first thing in the a.m.  Later afternoon gets really sluggish.  I would never have reading or math in the afternoon unless absolutely necessary.  Of course, where I taught, the classroom teacher had control of the schedule--except for specials. lunch, and recess.

And,kids are ready to go home and play.  Do you really want to push elementary school so that kids are playing video games in the morning before they come to school?  They need time outside.  8:00 start is perfect.

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I don’t think those in charge care about kids learning or a “perfect” schedule. Why would they? The only things they mention in the PowerPoint slides about why they liked option E was because it costs them nothing and it’s easy to implement. Nowhere did they make any claims about it being what’s best for kids or for learning. I can see why people are mad, but FCPS never pretended to care in the first place.

At least teachers have a choice - they can transfer to a different school with better hours. I know a few teachers who changed schools because they hated the late schedule. I encourage all teachers to do what’s best for themselves. As for the kids who are stuck with the schedule, they just have to get through it. [/quote]

Different poster. The issue is teachers would transfer to other districts. About 1/2 of staff live outside of FCPS. The commute won’t be worth it anymore. The districts are literally competing for candidates. This was a concern brougtht up at work session. 
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