Teacher sick out in Madison, WI

[mzteris]

Just got the news - schools closed today

"Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Due to substantial concerns of excessive staff absences, the Madison School District is forced to close all of our schools to students on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. We regret having to make this decision, but with the significant percentage of staff members reporting absences for Wednesday we can not assure the safety of all students.

As of late Tuesday evening, 40% of the 2,600 members of the teacher bargaining unit called in sick, and it is expected that this number will continue to increase through Wednesday morning. At this ratio we have serious concerns about our ability to maintain safe and secure school environments.

Despite a substantial number of substitute teachers, there are not enough available teachers to come close to filling the need for Wednesday."

[PeaceNikki]

1. GD and LBN threads here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x427136
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4734941

[mzteris]

2. oops - sorry.

I was so excited I forgot to look!!

GO MADISON!



My son is bummed there's no school, he LIKES school! "What am I gonna do today, Mom? :( :rofl:

[PeaceNikki]

3. It's good to see the excitement brewing.

Bad that it's happening at ALL.

Also... :hi:

[mopinko]

4. this is pretty awesome.

i mean, it is madison, but....

seems like our own little cairo from the news today.