Teachers are often still in "school" on a day "off", sitting in meetings and "professional development" that may or may not be applicable to their jobs. Before one thinks teachers have extra vacation days through the school year, one should consider that there may be more going on behind the scenes than meets the eye.
Four-day weekend? Maybe that's true for the students, but teachers often have to work for the time off. Teachers may be required to work two twelve-hour days in trade for a day "off", neglecting their own families, and coming home too exhausted to interact.
Teachers are often still in "school" on a day "off", sitting in meetings and "professional development" that may or may not be applicable to their jobs. Before one thinks teachers have extra vacation days through the school year, one should consider that there may be more going on behind the scenes than meets the eye. Comments are closed.
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