Kasich: If I Were King, I'd Ban Teachers' Lounges So They Can't Complain

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I've been working in public education for 32 years now. I see the staff lounge once a day, a few minutes before school starts, when I empty my mailbox. The staff mail room adjoins the staff "lounge," which basically has a long table with some chairs, and a wall with cupboards, sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator. We don't spend much time in there.

I usually eat lunch in my room, because students always have more questions and need more help than the day provides. Those who need me show up with food and questions and get what they need; we have a working lunch. Some, because they know I'll be there, prefer to spend lunch in the rooms with their teachers; it's smaller, it's not as noisy, it's more relaxed. They show up and socialize with their friends while the rest of us are working.

When there are teachers in the "lounge," I guarantee you...we're not talking about fear of getting fired, or about evaluations.