My school is off the next 4 days due to weather. I live in an area where we have lost 2 days to snow and ice in the previous 3 years I have lived...
To all, thanks for the responses. RainStorm, I especially appreciate your post - it was one of the most comprehensive and well thought out posts I...
I am considering a relocation for personal reasons and, of course, want to look for a job ahead of time. What is reasonable and customary in this...
I am a teacher who entered the profession after numerous years in other fields. I have noticed that 95% (guesstimate) of all conversations,...
From what I have seen, teachers use seniority to get first pick of classes. By selecting "AP Biology" vs. "General Sciences" for instance the...
I find it odd that "better" teachers and/or those with more experience tend to get the "best" students and classes. I understand why this is, I...
I agree completely with this. I too prefer 3 or 4.
I have had 4 before. It's not too bad when you have taught the classes before. This year I have 3 preps but in all new courses (I switched...
I find that statement to be a self-fulfilling prophecy in a lot of cases. The kids who say that imo generally aren't the type who will be using it...
Be careful what you wish for...on the surface, I guess I can see the appeal from the "grass is always greener on the other side of the fence"...
For the life of me, I honestly can't figure out why anyone who is in education would want to be in a central office job. There are no students...
OP, this is good advice for a new teacher of stats.The students need to know not only the HOW but the WHY probably more than they do in a...
The answer depends on the "type" of incompetency we are dealing with. The P at my last school was incompetent buy he stayed out of my way. So,...
I have taught stats but not AP (although that may be on the table for me next year). I love the material because it relates to the real world in...
I have learned this over a lifetime of working...I never worry about what my 'boss' or "superior" or "admin" MIGHT be thinking as I never really...
I believe that ALL teachers know the impact. However, some % of them seek to take the path of least resistance. And if the admin allows teachers...
Again, I would argue that market forces prevail. People still go into teaching knowing in advance the pay. All combined , the "entire package" -...
also, here's the simplest way to tell if your pay is "fair' or not...look at the turnover amongst your colleagues. If jobs are turning over...
The laws of supply and demand work well as does the free market economy, Pretty much everyone makes what they are worth in the marketplace....
Interesting. I'll take you word on this. What about working conditions. Would most say that the jobs are better for teachers in union or right to...
