Wayland Schools Administration: Respect Educator Voices

Educators in the Wayland Public Schools are dedicated to the following purposes:

  • To advocate for the welfare of school children, to work for the advancement of education, and to improve the opportunities available to all.

  • To develop and promote the adoption of such ethical practices, personnel policies, and standards of preparation and participation as distinguish a profession.

Due in large part to the excellence of Wayland educators, the Wayland Public School system has long been a high-performing district. Recently, however, the WPS administration has made significant changes to our teaching methods, curriculum, and operating procedures which have been detrimental to the educational environment within our schools. As professionals, we don’t oppose change when it’s rooted in sound educational practice, however Wayland educators have become increasingly concerned that the current changes are undermining our education system. We are asking the School Committee to take action.

The Wayland Public Schools need responsible, ethical and inclusive leadership to preserve the integrity of our educational system. A strong and collaborative working relationship between teachers and administrators is the foundation of an excellent school system. We are advocating for the welfare of our students as we call upon the School Committee to hear teacher voices and act upon our concerns.