I don't really know too much about Boston so I can't really make a
comparison, but chances are you will be working in a pretty tough
school if you are teaching kindergarten or elementary. That being
said, it's really on you to make the best of it. I've met teachers
that thrive in the environment and teachers who didn't make it
through the first month. I will say that I enjoy living and
teaching in DC.

And I still believe that I can change the world... I just do it one
kid at a time so it's taking me a little longer than expected. ;)

On 12/27/08, teachergirlMA wrote:
> Im not really looking for any affirmations. I am not the kind
> of teacher that is looking to change the world, thats not
> possible. I love to teach, but I do live in reality. Maybe I
> wrote the wrong thing. If I have to move to the area I am
just
> curious what its like and if people enjoy it. I won't make my
> decision on what people say, I just like to hear others
> opinions. I'm moving regardless and teaching is what I do. I
> am used to working in schools that are diverse and where the
> kids are rude and disrepsectful and the parents could care less
> (and I teach kindergarten, isn't that sad) So maybe I came to
> the wrong forum, I'm just doing some research and trying to make
> the best out of moving away from all that I know.
>
> On 12/26/08, three monkeys... wrote:
>> People tend to filter what they don't want to hear. Having
>> been on this board a long time, I would say that most people
>> who post have something that they want confirmed. They
will
>> accept whatever supports what they intend to do and ignore
>> or discount the rest. Maybe posting the question just gives
>> them the courage to believe that they are making the right
>> decision.
>>
>> I stopped giving my opinion to these types of questions
>> because it is really pointless because of what I mentioned.
>> Be honest with yourself, there is an answer you are looking
>> for. Will anyone here really change your mind?
>>
>> I think by your comment that Boston is diverse and poor, that
>> you want to hear that D.C. will be ok. The kids are tough
>> but they will come around if you believe in them.
>>
>> So maybe you'll have a great year teaching, or maybe you will
>> find out something the hard way. But will anybody's opinion
>> here really matter to you

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