A moment ago It says I joined in 2003. Im betting it was further back. I posted no end in sight way back. The end is in sight. I have 10 days of...
I had recently quit teaching (after 6 years) and saw that movie. It was part of the reason I went back (for 34 more years). I knew after that...
My sympathy is with the teachers of Kentucky. I am so proud of these women (and men) marching for better support for their schools. The governor...
YOU got it.
So I am assuming most of you in Illinois make 100k at least when you retire so you get 75k in retirement. That is very good. Our system pays...
Sounds good. Come to fla and I will buy you a Guinness or your favorite libation.............and we can tell war stories
So what % of your averaged salary do you get for retirement? I hear that the system is almost bankrupt or maybe that is just Chicago.
WOW..............We have principals that make 70k or less. I make more than the AP at my schools.....(half your salary).............
Weird. Is it because the pensions in Illinois are so much better for teachers? I can see if you dont pay into SS you would not get any but I...
My first good smile of the day. Consider yourself a lucky one I guess. I cannot remember the last time I was Monday phobic. But I am not...
My boss gave me a form today that I have to fill out to let the district know my intentions. She said "No hurry , steve, but I will see Cassie...
The realities of the classroom in 2018 are not the same as those in 1978 or 88 or 98 or even 08 (but closer). The classroom reflects society and...
I watched the Gideons for years pass out the little new testaments at our school. My neighbor was on of those guys. Kids like to get those...
I've taught in rural schools for 40 years. Grades k-7. Small schools. I had one kid I know of that killed somebody. He smiled a lot in school...
Wow, I commented here 9 years ago. I would say in the early 80s voit was the playground ball. Now it is lousy. I also said glycerin for the...
At least in England they understand you don't have someone drug away in a public forum cause they pointed out a ton of BS.
Not surprised at all in our new political climate. "Hey, giving the boss that huge raise after we've had none for ten years seems a little...
I observed the quints today up close. They did their first extended day in Pre K . Their mom was there. She is on her THIRD liver. It is amazing...
My first group of 8th graders (in 1978) are now about mid 50s. I have taught 40 years now. Up to about 12 years ago I could remember most of my...
It is going quickly but honestly, so has the last 10 years. I have a partner now for the first time. They fired the first one because of his...
