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This. the training should occur in the summer. Aren't DCPS teachers paid well already? [b]Hard to argue that someone making 65-75k a year needs the summer completely off[/b], do two weeks of training in the summer, every year, and give the time back to teachers to teach in the classroom. and put those LEAP teachers back in the classroom.[/quote]

Riiiiiiight.

I made 54,975 last year working at one of the worst schools in this city where kids openly threatened and fought teachers. After benefits and taxes, my bi-weekly take home pay is about $1200. I was going to work summer school because I barely clear $100 a month after rent, school loans, aftercare, and groceries, but my principal told me that we work in such a stressful environment that I shouldn't risk burning out.

I disagree with your statement. The pay isn't commensurate with what we deal with, so getting six weeks off isn't too much to ask. [/quote]

Can't believe we still have to talk about this but the pay is prorated so it's not that we get paid for sitting around, some work, some take grad classes, and most work on curriculum!! How do you think the DCPS curriculum get's created. Some teachers are teaching brand new content areas or grades and have to plan and prep for that during the summer. DCPS is a hot mess and getting hotter by the day  :oops: [/quote]

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