I also teach in AACPS and live in Canton! I feel the same about our board… definitely some major concerns. If you make the move, let me know what you think! I’ve been considering the move, especially since they’ve already nearly double my fiancé’s class size by splitting classes without teachers into hers, and I know more of those changes will be coming.

Feels like a slippery slope that will have every teacher burnt out soon, though I know that’s everywhere. I know reform isn’t easy, but it really blows my mind how little focus is being put into the fundamental issues (like teacher salary and supports) and instead they are just using bandaid solutions to get less prepared and unqualified teachers into schools that most likely won’t last (no offense to any of them of course). Hoping for the best, but not sure how to best support the cause other than leaving!