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Teachers and union representatives urge restored ‘corporate discussions,’ warn of workload and burnout
Summary
Speakers representing the Richmond Education Association and classroom teachers told the board that communication between central office and teachers has weakened and described heavy workloads, new curriculum demands and damaged collaboration since state law changes.
Multiple teachers and Richmond Education Association (REA) representatives used the Feb. 12 public-comment period to press the Richmond Community Schools board for restored formal communications and to describe classroom workload pressure and morale concerns.
"Collaboration is paramount, and we welcome that collaboration," said Mark Price, a Richmond High School teacher speaking for the REA. He said that, after a state law change removed a mandate for regular corporate discussions, district-level communication has “deteriorated and…
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