I would like to see teachers be able to bill each student like other professionals. Billable hours would be great if you look at the time my wife puts in. She works at least 1-2 hours each night of the week and is at school at least 1 hour early and late each day. She would like to teach in a district that has not evening activities and has one of these mythical 3 month vacations. She would also like a summer with no continuing education or meetings. O and eliminate having to call parents at night because they can't be bothered during the working day. Their job is too important to be bothered by the teacher of their child.
My husband is a teacher. I know. What is a summer vacation?
"call parents at night because they can't be bothered during the working day. Their job is too important to be bothered by the teacher of their child."
That's why I and many teachers love stay-at-home moms. Calling at all is going the extra mile and should be done by more teachers. I find parents appreciate a phone call, and it doesn't have to be negative either. I often call to report something positive. :)