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canquilt t1_jeego1w wrote

Retention bonus is sometimes $1k. Sometimes.

We need teachers. For real. But we also gotta keep them longer than 3 or 4 years. That revolving door harms students and impedes progress at all levels.

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eziam t1_jef4lx1 wrote

Truth. Our elementary school is filled (me included) of RPS/Petersburg/east end Henrico teachers that did 3-4 years and got burnt out. They (me included) come to a school/community that appreciates teachers and makes life more enjoyable. I did a decade in the east end, and knowing what I know now, it was to long. I wasn't appreciated by the parents or admins.

RPS is trying but 12k wouldn't convince me to switch. My mental and physical health is way more important.

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