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Ray Talks Live
The Attendance Directive: Professional Standards or Workplace Weapon?
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Is a "write-up" for attendance meant to help you improve, or is it designed to make you afraid?
In this sensitive and high-stakes episode of Ray Talks Live, we’re diving into the controversial world of Attendance Directives. We’ve all been there: the car won't start, a child gets sick, or the sheer weight of a 20-year career leads to a morning where the 7:30 AM bell feels impossible to meet. But when does an administration’s "need for consistency" turn into a weaponized tool of fear?
We explore the fine line between professional accountability and the reality of teacher burnout in 2026. I’m sharing my perspective on the "Attendance Directive"—discussing when missing days truly impacts student learning and when these policies are used to silence or pressure veteran staff. We’re asking the hard questions: How many days is actually too many? And how can leadership support educators who are struggling rather than just "papering" them? Join the conversation as we pull back the curtain on the most stressful document in the front office.
Music by StudioKolomna from Pixabay.
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