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[quote=Anonymous]First, the bell may ring at 3:15, but it takes 30 to 45 minutes to get all of the kids out to the busses, etc.  Teachers then often have staff meetings, parent meetings, etc. My wife doesn't usually leave her elementary school until 4:30 - 4:45.  So on average, she is at school from 8 to 4:30 - 4:45, even though her contract calls for her to work from 8:30 to 4:00.

As for supervising recess, well, she tutors children who are behind in math and reading three days a week during that time.

Teachers are also called upon to fill in gaps for their students.  Each year we spend hundreds of dollars on classroom supplies -- everything from tissues to pencils.  Then more is spent on food for children in her class that come from families who don't receive FARMS, but come to school so hungry they are falling asleep or have headaches.  Still more money is spent on winter coats, hats and mittens for children who come to school without.  Yesterday my wife bought pants for a little girl who only owns pants she has out grown because her family can't afford to buy her new clothes.

Finally, we know many teachers who need to work second jobs to make ends meet.  This idea that teachers are rolling in the dough is crazy.  After 15 years of teaching she makes about $75k -- and without her Masters Degree she would make less.  First year attorneys at my firm, with zero experience, make $135k.  It is just sad that people don't have more respect for all that public school teachers do.[/quote]

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