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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s actually not a part of a teacher’s job. These letters are not mentioned in our contracts, nor is a single minute of our workday all year long devoted to this task, which can take over 40 work hours a year. We are allowed to say no. It is a common misconception on DCUM that this is a part of our job.

We do it anyway out of respect for our students, but be aware this is 100% done on our own time and out of support, not obligation.

OP, a letter is sufficient. I write over 50 a year and usually get 1-2 thank-you letters. I’m thrilled when students show appreciation for these letters! It doesn’t happen often.[/quote]

There are dozens of things you do that are part of your job but aren't specifically named in the contract. This is one of them. It's 10x as important as grading the 50th makework homework assignment.

If you don't like it, lobby the principal to ban LOR and send letters to colleges telling them.

It's not fair to keep some children in or out of a college based on teachers' whims. [/quote]

Why do they need to lobby when they literally are not obligated to do it? This is one of those things where, whether you like it or not, the teachers have the upper hand on. They do not have to write your kid a recommendation letter if they don't want to. You're just going to have to live with that.
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