November 27, 2006
The School Year
Charlie on the Pa Turnpike looks at his kids' school calendar and it leaves him with a few questions.
- Why are these "essential" Staff Development Days always at the beginning or end of a weekend?
Why do teachers routinely complain about their work schedule, when they are typically scheduled to work just 185 (or so) days per year? And they are paid a full years salary!
Why is the national holiday of Labor Day recognized, but not the national holiday for Veteran's Day?
... among others. Education Posted by AlexC at November 27, 2006 11:30 PM
Many many teachers in my and my wife's family. They all seem genuinely surprised every year that I don't get two weeks off for Christmas.
Say what you want about teachers' salaries (I think they're way too low because of a lack of merit pay), but any look that does not take 15+ weeks of vacation into account is not valid.
Posted by: jk at November 28, 2006 4:34 PMHear hear, a good teacher making $100K wouldn't break my heart.
Posted by: AlexC at November 28, 2006 4:57 PM | What do you think? [2]