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Apple Seed for Monday, 15 January 2018

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jan 15, 2018

Nothing pains some people more than having to think.

~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

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My high school students want to know

by nycearthscienceteacher

Jan 14, 2018

My high school students want to know what kind of operation I'm having and why I'm going to be absent. I am not terminal. I will be cured, but I do have to have a serious operation. Would it be appropriate to tell my high school students because they're asking? How should I handle this?

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haha Serious health issues are a very personal matter. How you choose to handle the news with your students is totally up to you and there is no real right or wrong answer.

In my case, I was already out of school for a short period when I found out my issues were more serious then everyone thought. I sent an email message that I asked to be sha...See More

Jan 14, 2018

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SLP

by SLP

Jan 14, 2018

My applied for the DoDea for the first time as an SLP. I also got a job offer for an SLP job in what's considered a Tier 1 International School. If I were to get a job in the DoD, in a fairly desirable location, I would take it over the IS. I like the idea of living abroad and having a CX, BX, APO etc. What am I looking at in terms of competition? ...See More

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DUI

by Dawn83

Jan 14, 2018

I was recently arrested for DUI. This is my first year in public schools. I am ashamed and so upset with myself for making a poor choice. I don't go out to bars but was invited out over the holidays. I made the mistake of skipping dinner and had been up since very early that morning. I had a 3 drinks over 6 hours time. I was pulled over and arreste...See More

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Apple Seed for Sunday, 14 January 2018

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jan 14, 2018

Ain't no chance if you don't take it.

~ Guy Clark

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Question about NC's forgivable loan?

by Lauren

Jan 13, 2018

Hello! I am a senior in college studying to be a special education teacher. I was supposed to student teach from February-May, but due to a lot of family issues I was unable to qualify to student teach and instead I am doing an internship in the school system. In order to fund my education, I've received a forgivable loan (FELS) from the NCSEAA. Th...See More

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The joy of working with special need children

by Novel

Jan 10, 2018

On a temporary placement in a special needs school and loving it. Have always loved teaching until the last two difficult years. In this place, I am rediscovering the joy in the profession. Just love this school, the staff and the students. So grateful. Now all I need is for this to become permanent...unlikely bearing in mind the financial state of...See More

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Elaine/ret/IN Novel, I am so happy to see you in a positive teaching environment. Crossing my fingers!

Jan 10, 2018

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Novel Thank you, Elaine. I wish equal fulfillment and happiness to you and all my friends here.

Jan 13, 2018

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Apple Seed for Saturday, 13 January 2018

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jan 13, 2018

What do you pack to pursue a dream, and what do you leave behind?

~ Sandra Sharpe

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Apple Seed for Friday, 12 January 2018

by Barb S. hs/ret

Jan 12, 2018

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food, for warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and a talk beside the fire. It is a time for home.

~ Edith Sitwell

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