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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Charter schools notoriously have extremely high turnover. It's a natural consequence of the charter school philosophy. So if you chose a charter school you assume that risk.[/quote]

[b]We were accepted into a charter, though I'm not comfortable with very high turnover.[/b]  Why do charter school teachers leave more than DCPS teachers? Is it the money? You mentioned philosophy. How is that different.

I have a child going into preschool. Doesn't seem healthy to have teachers come and go so often.[/quote]

I would recommend you check at the individual school level.  There is a lot of variability between schools, some of which find it much easier to keep their staff.  I wouldn't expect that to be reflected on this thread though, which is likely mostly a crew of union types on an anti-charter crusade.  Many teachers prefer charters because some of them offer much better working conditions than DCPS does (specifically in terms of the student populations).  In any event, it's pretty easy to ask the school admin and the current parents.[/quote]

Please consider that a teacher leaving a school because of poor pay and lack of security is not necessary an anti-charter union type.  Could be a teacher legitimately unhappy with her situation.

Ever hear of US government workers?  Do you think everyone who leaves private industry for a better deal in the government is a shirker?[/quote]

You couldnt be more right about this. [/quote]

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