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Beaverton parents and teachers raise questions about releasing students early | OregonLive.com

Beaverton parents and teachers raise questions about releasing students early | OregonLive.com

Beaverton parents and teachers raise questions about releasing students early

Published: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 4:44 PM Updated: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 4:52 PM
Several Beaverton parents told the school board Monday night that they're concerned about plans to release students early one day a week to allow teachers to collaborate on instruction.

They weren't the only ones: teachers also raised questions about early release.

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"Teachers don't have enough information to weigh the challenges to the potential benefits," said David Wilkinson,Beaverton Education Associationpresident.

Teachers cited their concerns in their responses to a recent Beaverton Education Association survey, Wilkinson said.

Teachers also raised questions about the district's plan to try early release