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Teachers urge district to prioritize retention as union, veterans and new educators speak
Summary
Multiple teachers and the union president told the David Douglas School District board that heavy workloads, student behavior challenges and shrinking support staff are driving experienced educators away and urged the board to prioritize supports and programs that grow and retain staff.
At the Dec. 11 David Douglas School District board meeting, three teachers and the president of the district’s licensed union pressed trustees to prioritize teacher retention, citing heavy workloads, student behavior issues and reduced support staff.
Cindy Bradley, a 29-year educator, told the board she has stayed because of supportive colleagues, strong professional-development opportunities and the element of fun that helps students learn. “David Douglas teachers are super intelligent and inspiring,” Bradley…
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