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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am convinced that DCPS has a very serious chronic absenteeism problem among its teaching staff. I think OSSE and Central Office should be looking at this and if they determine there are serious teacher absenteeism problems (and I KNOW there are) examine why. Is it a morale issue? Are some teachers just burnt out and don't care? Are some administrators just ridiculous pushovers and don't make expectations clear?

Here's a study that got me thinking about all of this along with a related article:

Here’s the study: 
https://edexcellence.net/publications/teacher-absenteeism

Article about the study:

https://www.the74million.org/article/new-study-finds-chronic-teacher-absences-three-times-likelier-in-district-schools-than-charters/
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I don't doubt the chronic absenteeism possibility.  My child's teacher a couple of years back was absent A LOT--most of it was legit and was medically-related, but occasionally her reasons was suspect.  Once since I was class parent she let me know that she was going home early that Wednesday--she said she wasn't feeling well and wasn't sure why (although description was a little suspicious).  She also said she wouldn't be able to make it in on Thursday and Friday.  This was right before spring break. [/quote]

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