Teachers in Tampa are not just angry, they’re hoppin’ mad. Why? Hillsborough County school officials decided recently to require all high school instructors to teach at least 300 minutes per day—an increase of 30 to 50 minutes. The change is expected to save $28 million in new teacher salaries and benefits, but educators warn that piling on more work will force them to take shortcuts. “I don’t know how I can work harder,” says Sarah Robinson, an 18-year classroom veteran. “I’m rather insulted that I’m being asked to.”
Is the 300-minute requirement unreasonable?
