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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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Dee I think it is a shame that our government doesn't value education. If they did, furlough days wouldn't occur because it directly impacts student's learning and the future of this country. We're always compared to the education systems in other countries...I bet those other countries value educators and the education process. We're looking at the po...See More
Nov 3, 2009
nala Oh my goodness, I just heard that it is going to be a total of 42 days lost for the school year! I was under the impression that it was going to be only 17 days which is alot as it is. Then I hear it is 17 days missed just until the end of the 2009 year but a total of 42 days!!!! Truly unbelievable. Is this true???

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Nov 3, 2009
Jerry 17 instructional furlough days each year for the next 2 years.

On 11/03/09, nala wrote: > Oh my goodness, I just heard that it is going to be a total of > 42 days lost for the school year! I was under the impression > that it was going to be only 17 days which is alot as it is. > Then I hear it is 17 days missed just until the...See More
Nov 8, 2009
Leroy 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:)

In Nevada our governor wants to cut teachers' salaries, but not the...See More
Jan 4, 2010
Paddy 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:)

Aloha Nala, I see Clara says it's appauling ... well hopefully Clar...See More
Jan 10, 2010


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