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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Deal teachers called out.

janney 4th and 5gh graders too [/quote]

Janney 3rd also just called out. So has deal 7th.

Most disappointed in the number of emails that aren’t even being honest about why.

One says she’s calling in sick, another says today was a recognized holiday, one just states that today there are no classes as a matter of fact.

None, not one, admits it’s a collective action.

If there’s nothing to be ashamed of why make sure to obfuscate the truth? [/quote]

As a DCPS teacher, I do not feel that my colleagues who chose to take the day off have any reason to be ashamed. Our contract states that teachers are not allowed to strike, so the selective wording is a matter of self-preservation.

I have chosen to go to work because I think calling this a “mental health day” misses the mark. It is a collective action taken in response to DCPS ignoring what is in the best interest of the health and safety of all
involved. Also, this day of action takes place on the day before a presidential election. It will
be forgotten before it’s noticed.

Another issue is that  DCPS is poaching school staff for there CARES program. This makes it clear that DCPS doesn’t value teachers or other school
professionals.

One last thing—It’s not just WTU that opposes in-person learning; the Principal’s Union (CSO) does not support current reopening plans. Since principals are at-will employees they have to walk a very fine line. [/quote]

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