This is NYC. You could make a lot more in a suburban district in Westchester or Long Island, which are suburbs of the city.
What sort of experiences did you have with them while you were getting your special ed degree? Can you speak about that? Did you student teach in...
What are the names of these schools? Where are they exactly? I've never heard of it. I wouldn't have a problem with this if it wasn't a government...
I don't see how it would be possible for you to take that vacation. And there would be some lasting effects I think- admins and fellow teachers...
We have one. I did it the first year and then decided it was a waste of money. They never did anything that amazing. They were supposed to plan...
My students love close reading. I never thought it was tedious. The key is what we're reading. I always find an engaging text and come up with...
I've been teaching for 3 1/2 years and I'm no where near close to purchasing a house. I guess if that was something I really wanted to save for...
What is given out varies greatly from school to school. Don't expect anything. But definitely find out exactly what you're getting before you buy...
Otherwise what would I be doing while the kids are independently reading? The school wants the kids reading for prolonged periods of time so they...
I'm self contained. Can't imagine being departmentalized in elementary school. I wouldn't like it at all.
Right and just because you're entire class is below grade level doesn't mean "oh good I can teach to their level" you're spending the entire year...
Unpacking and frontloading aren't new here either. I guess I would have to say "close reading" not sure how new it is but it's all anyone can talk...
You can make reader's workshop very engaging too. Like I said, we had to build up to the 35 minutes of independent reading but it worked out fine.
Our literacy block (also 90 minutes without writing) is pretty much the one you outlined. However this year we were permitted to lengthen our...
Nope. Teachers from different grades are usually invited in over the summer to plan, but not an entire grade level. Sometimes a few of us will go...
I like that better. "Make your teacher happy" just makes it seem like you're in school to please the teacher not learn and grow. I know that's not...
Never. I'm glad. I'm sure it'll be fine and they'll probably be really supportive and most of them will probably be great parents to have but I'm...
Wow! I need to get moving!
I do the ziplock bags, but since my kids have tables each table keeps their bag in a bin on top of the table. As for the number of books- are they...
I'll get some sort of necklace for them I'm assuming. I think I will use clip art and different fonts I've downloaded and make them on powerpoint....
