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Maths / Science

by Bhavin Dilipbhai Patel

Dec 23, 2008

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION .- Degree Year University Subject Percentage B.Sc 2000 S.G.U. SURAT UNIVERSITY CHEMISTRY 7...See More

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A.I.S.D

by MIKE

Jan 11, 2009

I AM ONE PIS--D OFF PARENT OF AN EXCEPTIONALY AND GIFTED AND TALLENTED PROUD OF MY CHILDRENS ACHIEVEMENT IN THERE ACEDEMICS. I GIVE THEM THE CREDIT THEY DESERVE. RECENTLY LOCATED TO AUSTIN FROM NEW JERSEY WITCH IS ACTUALLY CONSIDERED TO THE BUTT OF A TON OF JOKES. BUT I`LL TELL YOU WHAT THE REAL JOKE IS THEC SCHOOL DIST. IN AUSTIN.UP NORTH MY FRESH...See More

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Excet vs. Praxis

by Yosty

Jan 20, 2009

Does anyone know if you can substitute the Excet test taken by Texas teachers for the Praxis test taken by New Jersey teachers?

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Excet vs. Praxis

by Yosty

Jan 20, 2009

Does anyone know if you can substitute the Excet test taken by Texas teachers for the Praxis test taken by New Jersey teachers?

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Math Instructor Sought-Park University, Tinker Campus

by Vikki Powell

Jan 22, 2009

ark University, Tinker AFB Campus Center, OK, is seeking an Adjunct Faculty Math Instructor. Graduate degree and 18 SH in Math discipline are required. Class instruction needed in Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry. Contact 405-739-7275 for more information.

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Re: University of Phoenix TO ANDREW

by Charles Collins

Feb 20, 2009

I just finished all my MAED/TED-E but was three weeks out from my credential. The Regional Supervisor of UOP terminated me without cause today. I am mounting a petition to recover my tuiton of $75,345.87 I think UOP has shady practices. They promise a huge return on education and suck at delivering on their word. I was a police officer for seven ye...See More

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KrisCabrio You would not be terminated without cause. Let's be honest here.

On 2/20/09, Charles Collins wrote: > I just finished all my MAED/TED-E but was three weeks out > from my credential. The Regional Supervisor of UOP > terminated me without cause today. I am mounting a > petition to recover my tuiton of $75,345.87 > I think UOP...See More

Jul 16, 2009

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GED Teacher

by GED Teacher

Feb 24, 2009

Most GED programs are a part of the Department of Labor as a work force development program. Check at the state level DOL.

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CMS teachers need advocates action!

by Ruelz

Mar 8, 2009

Our superintendent Doctor Gorman, and school board are planning on eliminating more than a thousand jobs to meet budget requirements. This is with classrooms already stretched thin, and trimming the arts from middle/high school is simply criminal. I am only a parent, with a single voice, but I'm calling out to whomever will listen and can help. ...See MoreOur superintendent Doctor Gorman, and school board are planning on eliminating more than a thousand jobs to meet budget requirements. This is with classrooms already stretched thin, and trimming the arts from middle/high school is simply criminal. I am only a parent, with a single voice, but I'm calling out to whomever will listen and can help.

Losing more than half an elementary staff will be a major shock to the school system, and schools that have been traditionally high performance will no doubt drop drastically. Whether you're reading this for political, social, or humanitarian reasons, this action proposed by Gorman and his "closed door meeting" on Tuesday will affect EVERYONE in Charlotte Mecklenburg.

I've contacted him myself, as have hundreds of CMS employees with budget saving ideas. Every idea has been rebuffed, saying it "doesn't save enough", as though the school board completely forgot how to add numbers together for a total savings. The job cuts are literally the ONLY thing Gorman and the board have advocated since the economic crisis began. If you look at our history the last three months, little to nothing has been done to creatively address these issues without harming the people who have poured their lives into the school.

While enforced furlough is against state law, I believe that teachers would VOLUNTARILY take a day unpaid if it meant saving the jobs of their colleagues. One day alone would save more than 4 million!

Gorman refuses to negotiate with the state, taking the budget cuts without putting up any kind of fight. For example: More flexibility with the school year Longer school day hours Year round school 4 day weeks every other week ...and the aforementioned voluntary furlough.

These are concessions the state could make, since they're demanding an almost 10% budget cut.

I know that legally there's not much teachers can do. But please, help publicize the atrocities that are about to be committed. If the public knew that they were going to lose hundreds of teachers from schools, they would join a voice to put pressure on the board to consider these other alternatives! Forward this message to state rep Ruth Samuelson. Ruth.[email removed]

I appreciate your time in at least reading this, if nothing else. They need all the support they can get from fellow professionals.

--Ruelz

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Lillian Anderson If you have the people, co-workers, or whomever, why wait to for the mail; take the time and go to the legislators; rent a bus, rent cars, provide meals and/or wayside rest periods. Using these periods to reinforce your purpose for your venture - THE CHILDREN. The children is the most important reason in the entire universe. Rep. Ruth Samuelson, Re...See MoreIf you have the people, co-workers, or whomever, why wait to for the mail; take the time and go to the legislators; rent a bus, rent cars, provide meals and/or wayside rest periods. Using these periods to reinforce your purpose for your venture - THE CHILDREN. The children is the most important reason in the entire universe. Rep. Ruth Samuelson, Rep. Sue Myrick, as all elected representatives, are ELECTED to fight for and represent the people. If they can't work for the people, then the people need to work for themselves. Select someone from among you and go door to door campaigning for what the people want and desparately need. Network with the people, use the internet and telephones (text) the young people, their little brothers and sisters are effected too. They are voters. If the government cannot work for the people, then the people need to work the government to benefit themselves. Isn't that why we pay taxes? Remember the Civil Rights marches; Women's Rights Movement; Freedom Marches - you will get results!

Lillian

On 3/08/09, Ruelz wrote: > Our superintendent Doctor Gorman, and school board are > planning on eliminating more than a thousand jobs to meet > budget requirements. This is with classrooms already > stretched thin, and trimming the arts from middle/high > school is simply criminal. I am only a parent, with a > single voice, but I'm calling out to whomever will listen > and can help. > > Losing more than half an elementary staff will be a major > shock to the school system, and schools that have been > traditionally high performance will no doubt drop > drastically. Whether you're reading this for political, > social, or humanitarian reasons, this action proposed by > Gorman and his "closed door meeting" on Tuesday will affect > EVERYONE in Charlotte Mecklenburg. > > I've contacted him myself, as have hundreds of CMS employees > with budget saving ideas. Every idea has been rebuffed, > saying it "doesn't save enough", as though the school board > completely forgot how to add numbers together for a total > savings. The job cuts are literally the ONLY thing Gorman > and the board have advocated since the economic crisis > began. If you look at our history the last three months, > little to nothing has been done to creatively address these > issues without harming the people who have poured their > lives into the school. > > While enforced furlough is against state law, I believe that > teachers would VOLUNTARILY take a day unpaid if it meant > saving the jobs of their colleagues. One day alone would > save more than 4 million! > > Gorman refuses to negotiate with the state, taking the > budget cuts without putting up any kind of fight. For example: > More flexibility with the school year > Longer school day hours > Year round school > 4 day weeks every other week > ...and the aforementioned voluntary furlough. > > These are concessions the state could make, since they're > demanding an almost 10% budget cut. > > I know that legally there's not much teachers can do. But > please, help publicize the atrocities that are about to be > committed. If the public knew that they were going to lose > hundreds of teachers from schools, they would join a voice > to put pressure on the board to consider these other > alternatives! Forward this message to state rep Ruth > Samuelson. Ruth.[email removed]

Mar 31, 2009

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Teacher Loan Forgiveness

by Daniel

Mar 11, 2009

Kim, I am in the same situation that you are in. I went throught the process of applying for the teacher loan forgiveness only to be rejected. I applaud Yvonne's efforts to want to start a movement. Yvonne, please let me know how I can be of assistance.

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Legal Question

by bassman

Mar 30, 2009

I have a question and I'm not sure where to turn...

I am tentured in my district, and have been there for 8 years. I am considered highly-qualified in my state, and have my Masters. Last year, a position opened up within my district that I wanted. I was the only in-house candidate to apply. According to our contract, any position that open...See More

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Lillian Anderson Yes, you do have a legal recourse. First check your contract to be sure it is a legally binding document. Check any references to any Rule nos. or document nos.; any state statutues; check for any legalese language which may confuse the ordinary layman. You don't necessarily have to use your union representative unless there is written directive(s)...See MoreYes, you do have a legal recourse. First check your contract to be sure it is a legally binding document. Check any references to any Rule nos. or document nos.; any state statutues; check for any legalese language which may confuse the ordinary layman. You don't necessarily have to use your union representative unless there is written directive(s) stating that you must use that person. You may, however, make reference to the union representative when acknowledging that you did notice and discuss the issue with that union representative; but your civil action is 'Breach of contract'; you may even seek triple monetary damages and seek punitive damages because of discrimination. It sounds like this may be a Civil Rights violation; check thoroughly - i.e. civil rights violations in the workplace; civil rights violations - discrimination; violation of federal law relating to work ethics; you will have to do some extensive research or you can hire a lawyer; lawyers don't usually take cases if they cannot see a guaranteed substantial (worthwhile) return. You may even have to do pro se; begin with the U.S. EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)in Washington, DC. I would wish you luck, but I don't believe in luck, so in the Power of our Lord and Jesus Christ, I pray VICTORY for you and your family.

Lillian Anderson Cocconut Creek, Florida On 3/30/09, bassman wrote: > I have a question and I'm not sure where to turn... > > I am tentured in my district, and have been there for 8 > years. I am considered highly-qualified in my state, and > have my Masters. Last year, a position opened up within my > district that I wanted. I was the only in-house candidate > to apply. According to our contract, any position that > opens up within the district for which you are qualified > and, barring any disciplinary actions, should be awarded to > that candidate prior to giving it to any outside > candidate. I had no disciplinary actions, and was > obviously more thnan qualifued for the position (it was for > instruemntal music and I have my Masters in musidc > performance and have taught instrumental music prior to my > position at this district, which is general music.) > Anyhow, to sum it up, the position was awardede to a first > year teacher, fresh out of college with *no*experienec at > all and who was an outside candidate. When I went to my > union, the head of the union stated "that's what happens" > and did nothing. NOw, this union head is known for doing > nothing and no one is happy with him - unfortunately, he > has done underhanded things to make sure no one runs > against him and to guarantee his re-election every ection > time. There is currently a complaint against at the state > level, but that is taking a while to get done. > > My question is...do I have any legal recourse to take > action either against the union for non-representation and > against the district for breaking contract? > > Does anyone know where I can find assistance for something > like this? > > Thanks

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bassman Thanks so much for your help

On 3/31/09, Lillian Anderson wrote: > Yes, you do have a legal recourse. First check your contract > to be sure it is a legally binding document. Check any > references to any Rule nos. or document nos.; any state > statutues; check for any legalese language which may confuse > the ordinary layma...See MoreThanks so much for your help

On 3/31/09, Lillian Anderson wrote: > Yes, you do have a legal recourse. First check your contract > to be sure it is a legally binding document. Check any > references to any Rule nos. or document nos.; any state > statutues; check for any legalese language which may confuse > the ordinary layman. You don't necessarily have to use your > union representative unless there is written directive(s) > stating that you must use that person. You may, however, make > reference to the union representative when acknowledging that > you did notice and discuss the issue with that union > representative; but your civil action is 'Breach of > contract'; you may even seek triple monetary damages and seek > punitive damages because of discrimination. It sounds like > this may be a Civil Rights violation; check thoroughly - i.e. > civil rights violations in the workplace; civil rights > violations - discrimination; violation of federal law > relating to work ethics; you will have to do some extensive > research or you can hire a lawyer; lawyers don't usually take > cases if they cannot see a guaranteed substantial > (worthwhile) return. You may even have to do pro se; begin > with the U.S. EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity > Commission)in Washington, DC. I would wish you luck, but I > don't believe in luck, so in the Power of our Lord and Jesus > Christ, I pray VICTORY for you and your family. > > Lillian Anderson > Cocconut Creek, Florida > On 3/30/09, bassman wrote: >> I have a question and I'm not sure where to turn... >> >> I am tentured in my district, and have been there for 8 >> years. I am considered highly-qualified in my state, and >> have my Masters. Last year, a position opened up within my >> district that I wanted. I was the only in-house candidate >> to apply. According to our contract, any position that >> opens up within the district for which you are qualified >> and, barring any disciplinary actions, should be awarded to >> that candidate prior to giving it to any outside >> candidate. I had no disciplinary actions, and was >> obviously more thnan qualifued for the position (it was for >> instruemntal music and I have my Masters in musidc >> performance and have taught instrumental music prior to my >> position at this district, which is general music.) >> Anyhow, to sum it up, the position was awardede to a first >> year teacher, fresh out of college with *no*experienec at >> all and who was an outside candidate. When I went to my >> union, the head of the union stated "that's what happens" >> and did nothing. NOw, this union head is known for doing >> nothing and no one is happy with him - unfortunately, he >> has done underhanded things to make sure no one runs >> against him and to guarantee his re-election every ection >> time. There is currently a complaint against at the state >> level, but that is taking a while to get done. >> >> My question is...do I have any legal recourse to take >> action either against the union for non-representation and >> against the district for breaking contract? >> >> Does anyone know where I can find assistance for something >> like this? >> >> Thanks

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