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Teachers tell board they lack flexibility to supplement science textbook; union survey shows declines in morale and fears of retaliation
Summary
South San AFT representatives told the board teachers lack autonomy to use materials beyond the district-adopted Savas science textbook, and a union-conducted survey reported widespread declines in morale, long work hours and fears of retaliation among teachers.
Two representatives of the American Federation of Teachers addressed the South San Antonio ISD board Monday with concerns about classroom resources, working conditions and teacher morale.
Valerie Rios, a reading teacher speaking on behalf of San Antonio AFT, said science teachers have been directed to use only the district-adopted Savas materials and are not permitted to supplement the curriculum with other vetted resources. Rios said the…
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