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The value add of teacher induction programs is questionable but it acts as the imprimatur of ideology required to be hired. Curious on your thoughts on the article

I was almost a victim of their terrible scheme. After investing a lot of funds they refused and still denied withdrawals. I got pissed and had to my case to "joanhopkins104  9mail. com"  They took u...

Today I was told that I will need a knee replacement in the next couple of years. I have at least 10 more years of teaching left. If you needed a major surgery, would you try to schedule it for summ...

This is what happens when educators adopt the notion that they are the ones to address all of a student’s needs and the conduit when parents fall short.

Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Seeking Advanced Acting Director

My new principal put me on an improvement plan for next year and this is my 8th year teaching. I low key feel some type of way but I’m just going to get it over with next year and do my best. She feel...

How many teachers out there have to manage staff in addition to teaching? Are the staff you manage also teachers or other non certificated staff? Are you compensated additionally to manage your staff?

What is it like to work for Shining Smiles in Bklyn NY ? Are the benefits good?

Today's question: When is the best month to have a baby?? ( as a teacher) And are your sick days safe during the summer months??

Way to go, New Jersey (Newark public schools). Good for you Anyone else negotiating a contract this year? Is there a raise in it? Tentative deal would hike Newark teachers’ pay by 22.5% over 5 yea...

Things parents should never say to an educator... s/he never acts like this at home must be nice to have the summers off if I was the teacher, I would...... Share yours.....

Humor. End of the school year’s best!- collection!

California AB1955 forbids teachers to advise parents on their child’s decision to go by a different gender or that they are socially transitioning to another gender. Legally we are mandated to keep pa...

I know a teacher who committed fraud by falsifying timesheets, staring I collaborated with her on several occasions before contractual hours, but I never did. However, she submitted the timesheet and ...

What perks of the teaching profession do you most enjoy? Summer and holiday breaks? Doing a job that you care about? Students and/or coworkers? Teaching a subject that engages your brain? ... Seems l...

Instead of summer school, what are some fun jobs for teachers? Waiting Tables Tour Guides Art camps Lawn work Yoga classes Etc

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