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when should you give a break?

by hsteacher

Feb 18, 2017

I have some seniors that have jobs after school. I'm sure for the most part they are just minimum wage jobs to earn some pocket money. I have given students the opportunity to come to my classroom after school to work on computers if they don't have access outside of school. Should I have a policy where because this time is offered, there is no exc...See More

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AM I am grateful for all the teachers who gave me a break.
With few exceptions I did do the work; I didn't always
come to class. I worked 40-48 hours a week. When I came to
class sometimes I did some sewing. I made my own clothes
and did the handwork parts at school while they talked. I
can do something and listen. I only had so much ti...See More

Feb 22, 2017

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hsteacher On 2/22/17, AM wrote: > I am grateful for all the teachers who gave me a break. > With few exceptions I did do the work; I didn't always > come to class. I worked 40-48 hours a week. When I came to > class sometimes I did some sewing. I made my own clothes > and did the handwork parts at school while they talked. I > can do someth...See More

Feb 24, 2017

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APple Seed for Friday, 24 February 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Feb 24, 2017

<h3><font color=navy blue>Winter hangs on until it is stale and shabby, old and sullen.

<i>~ Willa Cather</i></h3></font>

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL for Thursday

by men

Feb 23, 2017

A record breaking personal best for me on the bike - 22 miles. Today is such a lovely spring type day with more flowers popping up higher and higher. Hard to believe a possibility of snow is coming this weekend.

Got my lab results back this am. I guess my cholestral went up a bit from last year and another number changed. Only have to fine...See More

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JRod Go men go! I am still afraid of this exercise, but I will eventually give it a go.

Bev, I love how you still find time to get your steps in even while caring for you mom. No excuses for you!

Today was cardio day. I ran half a lap, switched to a brisk walk for a full lap and then ran the second half lap. My legs felt heavy but I ...See More

Feb 23, 2017

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judycaret Good work, friends! 8,000 step walk for me, including a couple of big hills.

Feb 23, 2017

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TV Show: This Is Us

by Deb ms/IA

Feb 23, 2017

I have been enjoying the new tv show This is Us. I am impressed with the writing and the acting. Just a well thought out human show.

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TBreak On 2/23/17, Deb ms/IA wrote: > I have been enjoying the new tv show This is Us. I am > impressed with the writing and the acting. Just a well > thought out human show. > > Agreed. This is a fantastic show. I love that they touch on real world issues in a realistic way.

Feb 23, 2017

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judycaret I love it, too, and so does everyone I've recommended it to. Most of the acting is so good the characters are real people to me. Love it.

Feb 23, 2017

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First Snow Day for Me

by MacQ

Feb 23, 2017

Been with my current employer for 11 years now. There have been two days when I couldn't get home because of snow but today was the first day I didn't get to work because of the snow. Right now (6:00 p.m. MST) we have 22" of the white stuff on the ground and it is still coming down.

Notice I said, "didn't get to work because of t...See More

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Positive person Better to be safe, MacQ!

On 2/23/17, MacQ wrote: > Been with my current employer for 11 years now. There > have been two days when I couldn't get home because of > snow but today was the first day I didn't get to work > because of the snow. Right now (6:00 p.m. MST) we have > 22" of the white stuff on the ground and it...See More

Feb 23, 2017

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AM We bounced better when we were young. :) Enjoy your snow day.

Feb 23, 2017

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Geography Plan year 6

by Hugh

Feb 23, 2017

Hi I am looking for a PDF geography plan for year 6 and an example lesson plan Thank you

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ebayer uses Amazon, why?

by ron/nj

Feb 21, 2017

I bought a buy it now item on ebay last week. I saw the same item on Amazon for a few cents difference. The item arrived from Amazon with a slip inside saying it was a gift. What would be the purpose of an ebay member doing that? With ebay/paypal fees, he had to lose a few dollars.

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AM Some people have a store with ebay etsy or Amazon and one holds the inventory. Usually Amazon or etsy. Ebay is another way to build client base/sell things. You might have gotten that from their Amazon store. There are a couple ways to have an Amazon store too. There is software for bookkeeping between those sites too.

Feb 22, 2017

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Laurence Cuffe On 2/21/17, ron/nj wrote: > I bought a buy it now item on ebay last week. I saw the same > item on Amazon for a few cents difference. The item arrived > from Amazon with a slip inside saying it was a gift. What > would be the purpose of an ebay member doing that? With > ebay/paypal fees, he had to lose a few dollars.

Feb 23, 2017

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private schools

by product of the public school

Feb 8, 2017

I have been thinking about this whole private school voucher system that seems to be a pet project of the new Secty of Education. Many of the parents who chose to send their kids to private schools do so to avoid the less-desirable students who are enrolled in the public school. Now, if vouchers are available, some parents may want to send their ki...See More

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DCTraveler On 2/09/17, Saving taxpayer $$ wrote:
> One side believes vouchers save tax dollars, but public
> educators continue to claim it will drain $$. Quite true,
> it will take money out of their pocket. That's because
> the $$ allocated for educating a particular student will
> follow the student to whichever program he/sh...See More

Feb 23, 2017

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Lulu But you also have to recognize that public school budgets are also going to have to subsidize kids who are already attending private schools, so in some districts there may be some savings and in others substantial losses. The key would be to figure out how not to drain the public schools of resources while still offering vouchers that are meaningf...See MoreBut you also have to recognize that public school budgets are also going to have to subsidize kids who are already attending private schools, so in some districts there may be some savings and in others substantial losses. The key would be to figure out how not to drain the public schools of resources while still offering vouchers that are meaningful enough that families other than those already attending private schools can take advantage of them.

On 2/23/17, DCTraveler wrote: > On 2/09/17, Saving taxpayer $$ wrote: >> One side believes vouchers save tax dollars, but public >> educators continue to claim it will drain $$. Quite true, >> it will take money out of their pocket. That's because >> the $$ allocated for educating a particular student will >> follow the student to whichever program he/she chooses as >> the best fit. So how does it save money? Because the >> student only takes a portion of the FTE allocated to them >> and the portion left behind is savings to taxpayers. You >> see, the per pupil itemized cost accounts for many needs >> that student may potentially incur: transportation, >> accommodations under IDEA, intervention programs, >> counseling, special testing, after-school clubs, etc. >> Most students NEVER actually cost the district the full >> amount of the FTE, which is a windfall for the district. >> This is why they claim they will "lose" funding. But it's >> not really their money to lose....is it. >> >> Many >>> politicians believe that the voucher program saves the >>> state money They say if a child goes to private school >>> the state only pays 1/2 to 90&37; depending on the family >>> income. Of course, there are those who question the >>> actual "savings". >>> >>> What is interesting here is that the voucher system >>> doesn't seem to be preventing parents from sending their >>> children to the local public schools. All the districts >>> are going into very major construction projects to help >>> the huge numbers of students coming in. The buildings >>> can not fit all these students. >>> >>> I am only sharing this so that you can get an idea as to >>> what is probably being in mind nationally with vouchers. >>> I am not saying whether this is right or not, but this >>> lady just >> confirmed >>> has ideas very similar to the Pence plan already in >>> place.

Feb 23, 2017

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Apple Seed for Thursday, 23 February 2017

by Barb S. hs/ret

Feb 23, 2017

<h3><font color=magenta>Rethink the telephone.

<i>~ Randy Pausch</i></h3></font>

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looking for preschool assistant teacher in Spain

by sacopi

Feb 23, 2017

Stariting september 2017 Place: Valencia Permanent contract. Full time position More info and apply online (English version to register) https://www.colejobs.es

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