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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you read the full letter and have ever worked under similar leadership, whether in a public or corporate setting, you’ll understand exactly what it’s describing. The fact that more than 100 teachers have left since the ED started speaks for itself.[/quote]

The teacher retention issue, is the main issue. It doesn't matter if the school is offering the most advanced and most comprehensive list of IB courses and adding APs etc. if staff aren't there to provide high quality instruction and support students. I guess for kids that can walk themselves through curriculum online it's okay but good teachers that stay are what will make it a really good middle/high school. No idea if this ED is good for that or not.[/quote]

DCI's teacher retention on the school report card is 73% - which is just about the charter average. While it's not great, has there been a decline over the recent years? Or has retention always been an issue (even before this particular ED and/or the union)? I am always surprised that in unionized charter environments pay and retention seem to be lower than in non-unionized ones. Not saying it's a union issue but wondering if the factors that cause staff to move in the direction of unionizing are entrenched and complex.[/quote]

That’s an interesting question. I do think that you are right, there’s a lot going on. That said, several of the unions are relatively new and it can take a looooooong time to ratify a contract, and I believe things sort of freeze while that is under way in terms of comp, so that could be another contributing factor for some of the newer unions. [/quote]

School report card is outdated.  That is from 2 years ago? The rate was presented at the last board meeting in the 90’s.[/quote]

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