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Parents, teachers tell Vancouver board that teacher moves and large class sizes harm students; classified staff contract urged
Summary
Multiple parents and union representatives told the board that moving a teacher seven days into the school year, large class sizes and high caseloads are harming students. Speakers also urged the board to settle the classified staff contract before a possible strike vote.
During the public‑comment portion of the Vancouver School District meeting, parents, a union president and classroom teachers described abrupt teacher reassignments, overloaded classrooms and high paraeducator turnover as harms to students and learning.
Parent and educator Sheila Swederick said her children’s fourth‑grade teacher had looped with the class from third grade and that district staff informed families mid‑week, seven days into school, that the teacher would be moved and her class redistributed. "Taking a teacher after 7 days, was extremely…
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