The Teachers Association of Lee County asserts that there is a serious discrepancy between the School District of Lee County’s public claims of having a certified teacher in every classroom and the reality inside its schools.
According to statement issued by TALC today, “while the district has stated that all classrooms were covered by certified teachers on Monday, TALC’s climate survey of members tells a different story.”
Among the responses TALC shared from educators is that there were “multiple instances where classes were led by staff without the appropriate certification for the subject or grade level assigned,” and “special area coverage reductions leading to significant loss of planning time for teachers.”…