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Well said!  I completely agree!   Why are teachers considered greedy to keep their work days and we aren't asking corporations (perhaps Exxon--they are profitable) to make a donation?

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Is there a way people can be compensated for their sacrifices?  For example, college graduates who do volunteer service receive credit towards their student loans.

If teachers (or other public servants) take extra time off, can they receive tax deductions as a form of compensation?  Or something that acknowledges their sacrifice is appreciated in a financial way.

   

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I think a concern that has not been addressed.  IF teachers took cuts, will they ever make up that time and money?  Or will that be the new base?  

I can see leaders always having an "emergency" and once a new presidence is created who determines when the time is "fixed."

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