I've been pondering this for the last couple of days. I was informed a couple of weeks ago that I would be moving to 5th grade. Flashforward to...
I have heard of districts hiring long term subs for the ENTIRE school year instead of hiring teachers.
Yuck! That stinks! Hopefully something better comes your way.
Congrats! Enjoy your new position :)
Good luck, pencil! Why should you care if they get mad at you for applying for a promotion? The answer is that you shouldn't.
Our house is $71,000 underwater and the current value is around $50,000. It would take nearly 50 years to break-even on the property. We do have...
We too have had no pay increases for the now last 3 years and this year we got a nice 3% pay cut because of the pension contribution garbage....
Please no lectures on the moral obligation!!! Perhaps I should put a flame suit on. Do you know anyone who has walked away from their mortgage?...
Hang in there! We still have contract renewals and assignments for next year to be done. Relax, sending good vibes your way :)
After 4 years, I say they're stringing you along. I've seen it quite a bit. I hate saying this but they are NEVER going to hire you. Take the job.
I agree with Ed on going to your administration. If something happens in that room, you are the one responsible for it. Now if you have gone to...
education.tampabay.com has tons of info about the Gates grant. It's also a great resource on everything happening on education in Florida. My...
To finish writing the Sunshine State Access Points crosswalk with our Math series.
I get 6 sick and 4 personal days per year that just keep accumulating. I have around 25 days right now. There's no charge for using them.
I wish I had to someone to share with! I'm the lone teacher for my area at my school but a lot of the stuff I have could be easily used by...
It's interesting that all of you think its wrong but a majority of special ed teachers I talk with think that it comes with the territory. Oh you...
I know that there is at least one parent that knows what is happening and has complained. The response is basically platitudes. Its so frustrating...
I would avoid Hillsborough. I have friends that teach in Hillsborough and they used to love it. Now with the Gates grant, they are miserable.
Mopar what procedures did you have in-place? The magic number right now is 12. I've had 12 reported injuries.
I'm posting this on the general education board because I think I will get more feedback. I've been having a very rough year. There is a child in...
