Re: Curious about teaching in SC
Posted by Becca on 5/01/08
The NCLB Act has really put education in a downfall.
The "idea" that it's trying to convey is good, but is it
really obtainable? This act has really screwed up a lot of
things in education, including childrens' minds. My son
constantly worries me and himself about scoring high enough on
standardlize tests, (PACT especially) and he's only in the 3rd
grade. What are we doing to our children? Incompetence has
really revealed its ugly face in the school system as well as
rising gas prices.
On 4/27/08, darnell239 wrote:
> You seem like you have a good deal going where you are at.
> Enjoy it while you can. If you come to SC you want have
> duty free lunches and planning periods can be a joke. You
> made a good point you are not under no child left behind and
> that is a relief. Stay where things are good.
>
> On 4/26/08, pacificpatience wrote:
>> I'm currently teaching overseas for the Dept. of Defense
>> Dependent Schools and have been for 11 yrs. w/ 10 years
>> former stateside experience. The salary is terrific, duty
>> free lunches and planning periods are a norm. I am
>> considering one day returning to teach in the US, but
>> skeptical about issues such as low salaries and how my
>> quality of life will change. Concerned about NCLB and the
>> pressure put on teachers, and whether or not classroom
>> teachers feel respected as professionals. We are not under
>> NCLB, but have high standardarized test scores across the
>> board. I love my working conditions, students etc, but
>> sometimes long to return to the "real world". Any advice
>> or thoughts? Thanks in advance.
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