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Student tells board high teacher turnover is hurting learning and college prospects
Summary
A senior said frequent teacher turnover at Piedmont High leaves students without continuity for academics and recommendation letters, urged the board to prioritize retention and support for new teachers.
Joseph Ichimaru, a senior at Piedmont High School, told the board he has experienced and observed high teacher turnover that "negatively affects" students' education and their ability to secure recommendations for college. He described new teachers feeling "thrown to the wolves" and urged the district to focus attention on retention and supports for incoming teachers.
Board members thanked Joseph and acknowledged the complexity of staffing; several said the issue merits continued attention from administration as part of broader workforce and instructional planning.
