Re: Teacher Furlough Days

Nala

Posted on 10/26/09

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On 10/20/09, Clara wrote:
> That is such a sad situation. Why can't you even get into your
room to work on stuff? That doesn't make sense either. I know
the kids must be having a hard time too. I hope that the parents
are able to find some childcare that isn't too expensive and is
something they feel safe leaving their child with.

> I am very frustrated about this. Many parent can not afford
> childcare on Fridays. From a teacher viewpoint I am appauled
> that 17 days of instruction will be lost. I am barely able to
> get in my curriculum with full weeks. Starting on this Friday
> I will have no more Fridays as work days, I can not even set
> foot on campus to work on anything either, I am appauled that
> Hawaii would stoop to such low measures and put the economy
> over their keiki ( children) .
>
> Thats just my opinion.
>
> 2nd grade Sped Teacher
> On 10/06/09, Nala wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I recently read about the upcoming teacher furlough days.
>> How do the teachers really feel about this? I taught in
>> Georgia for a bit and they also have furlough days,
>> although nothing like Hawaii. Give me your thoughts:)

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