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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
About 12-13 years ago I was sort of dating a gal who was active in the ATA. On Professional Days they had union meetings and other similar stuff. The other teachers did whatever they wanted. I assume she didn't make it up.
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Not sure if she made it up, or things have changed in the last 13 years, but that isn't the case. Seminars on teaching instruction, collaboration on teaching plans, etc. They put in a full day and it certainly isn't a day off for them.
I think Slava's comment is telling on this discussion. Are people pissed because we think teachers are overpaid/over vacationed, or is it aggravation because they aren't available 5 days a week for pseudo- daycare? These are two very separate issues.