The much-read “Que se dice” column reports today on the hectic schedule that public school teachers manage as part of a justification of the report just released that showed most teachers work just shy of 15 hours a week. The columnist says that a source very close to public education sent her the union itinerary of the Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP) to assist the memory of teacher and ADP leader Eduardo Cuello insofar as to what part it plays in the responsibility for teachers failing to fulfill their educational duties. The itinerary normally begins on Wednesdays, when the ADP holds its teachers’ assemblies at those schools experiencing some sort of conflict. Given the tendency, however, for conflict that is generated by such a poorly paid profession, there is nearly always a teachers’ assembly being held at one school or another. At 10am on Thursdays, the directors and officers of the National Teacher’s Cooperative get together to check accounts, but since all teachers are members of the co-op, these meetings are well attended. Friday is the students’ favorite day of the week since the schools hold “Colorful Fridays” as part of the social activities demanded by the curriculum. The editorialist ends by saying you don’t have to be an expert in educational planning to know that all this time lost in extra-curricular activities (never better said) could be better spent if it were aimed at something much more educational, for example schoolwork!