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Input wanted, I'm investigating meaningful teaching

by Linda S.

Aug 8, 2010

Hi, I'm trying to find someone who can answer the following interview questions. (Thanks I sincerely appreciate any responses) (1) In your opinion, what is necessary for a meaningful and worthwhile teaching and learning experience?

(2) How is a meaningful learning experience for students related to the teacher's philosophy of education? ...See More

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Paying for Private School

by M

Aug 11, 2010

I have wanted to put my 2 kids in private school for years for various reasons. I cannot afford it. My sister and mother in law (aunt and grandmother to the kids) are millionaires and could readily afford to help pay for private school. I know it is not their responsibility to do so, but it would be nice. They do not value education like I do and a...See More

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really? utting your kids in private school is a nice a idea, but why do you feel entitled to your relatives' money? Presumably you chose whom to marry, to have your own kids, why should someone else be expected to support them?

Aug 26, 2010

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Old Teacher M, sorry about the "uninvolved" grandmother of your 2 children.

I had such a grandmother. She was the domineering type and never liked my mother, because my mother was not one to be dominated. Even though I was born on her birthday, she never even sent me a card or ever acknowledged me in ANY loving way.

She was very affectionate ...See MoreM, sorry about the "uninvolved" grandmother of your 2 children.

I had such a grandmother. She was the domineering type and never liked my mother, because my mother was not one to be dominated. Even though I was born on her birthday, she never even sent me a card or ever acknowledged me in ANY loving way.

She was very affectionate and generous to her "other" grandchildren, though, even when I was in her presence.

When she died, I did not shed a single tear, which would have hypocritical, but I was sorry that my dad was sad.

There ARE such mean, insensitive people, even Grandmothers. Give your children lots and lots of love, and do not bad-mouth the grandmother to your children. They will figure it out on their own and be ok. It worked out for me.

Grandpa loved me and showed his love, even if my dad's mother gave him grief over it and she did.

I have great respect for my mother and that she took the high road in dealing with her "MIL from H*ll". My dad's mother never knew what she missed in ignoring me, because I was a great kid and had lots of love to give, IF she had wanted it.

On 8/23/10, M wrote: > Thanks for all of these great posts. I am still married to the > dad. We just cannot afford private school at the moment. I don't > mean to sound like a spoiled brat but my mother in law helps her > other kids out financially. She bought her daughter a house and > takes other kids on paid for vacations. Get this, the other kids > backed out of the vacation last year and granny was stuck with a > hotel room. SHE DID NOT EVEN INVITE MY 2 CHILDREN TO GO! We went > out to eat once and I could not get shrimp (fast food restaurant) > (BECAUSE SHE DID NOT HAVE A COUPON)! She bought my son a 2nd hand > walker once and he fell through it because it broke the first day. > Thanks > > > > > > > > On 8/22/10, Where is the Daddy? wrote: >> Ask your ex. Perhaps he wil help granny loosen her pocket book a >> bit. >> >> >> On 8/20/10, certifiedteach wrote: >>> If your relatives are high school dropouts AND millionaires, I >>> would concentrate more on finding out their secrets to success! >>> I have a Master's and won't ever be a millionaire, so, good for >>> them! Private school is nice, yes, but really, you get out of >>> education whatever you put into it. Plenty of kids graduate >>> every year from public schools, do very well, get into >>> selective colleges, and move on to good careers. If you can't >>> afford private school, don't worry so much about it. Just be >>> involved and encouraging and your children will be successful >>> wherever they attend school. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8/11/10, M wrote: >>>> I have wanted to put my 2 kids in private school for years >>>> for various reasons. I cannot afford it. My sister and >>>> mother in law (aunt and grandmother to the kids) are >>>> millionaires and could readily afford to help pay for >>>> private school. I know it is not their responsibility to >>>> do so, but it would be nice. They do not value education >>>> like I do and are high school dropouts. What are your >>>> thoughts on this topic? Thank you.

Aug 30, 2010

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Positive Reinforcement BB

by Beth

Aug 17, 2010

Does anyone do a display focusing on children's positive behavior? For example, posting things like, "Sue shared her pencils with John," or "Great Job, Greg, for helping Shawn pick up his books."

Our school's theme this year is community. I would like to title one of my walls as "A Community of Great Classroom Citizens" and acknowledge chi...See More

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Leah Our school's theme this year is community. I would like to > title one of my walls as "A Community of Great Classroom > Citizens" and acknowledge children in this way.

It sounds good. There are several complimentary articles that may be helpful. They may be found by clicking below: 52 Character Building Thoughts for Children; Buildi...See More

Aug 17, 2010

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test On 8/17/10, Leah wrote: >> Our school's theme this year is community. I would like to >> title one of my walls as "A Community of Great Classroom >> Citizens" and acknowledge children in this way. > > It sounds good. There are several complimentary articles that > may be helpful. They may be found by clicking below: 52 &g...See More

Aug 18, 2010

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August newsletter

by TD

Aug 19, 2010

Our August newsletter is out! Great ideas on destinations for your students and helpful travel tips. 95% of our schools are private! e mail [email removed].

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Hurting spirit

by Can't say this time

Aug 27, 2010

Had a rough time 'cause I heard some families got together, drinking, dissing me.

My spirit is hurting.

Some are wolves in sheep's clothing...who say one thing to me, another to others.

What a way to start the year....

Have the weekend to try to uplift.

Any words of wisdom, kindness, encouragement? I co...See More

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Ooii Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you this evening and praying that you are finding on-going peace and healing in this situation.

On 8/27/10, Can't say this time wrote: > Had a rough time 'cause I heard some families got together, > drinking, dissing me. > > My spirit is hurting. > > Some are wolves in sh...See More

Sep 26, 2010

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O.P. On 9/26/10, Ooii wrote: > Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you this > evening and praying that you are finding on-going peace and > healing in this situation. > > Thank you so much for the prayers. It is still rough going. I have let a few of the staff know what is happening only because I was feeling all alone in t...See More

Sep 27, 2010

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Spanish/English Jobs

by Marie

Sep 5, 2010

Does anyone know of any Spanish and English teaching positions at any private schools around the Louisville, KY area? I have experience. Thank you, Marie

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Don't know there, but in IL you could write your ticket. On 9/05/10, Marie wrote: > Does anyone know of any Spanish and English teaching > positions at any private schools around the Louisville, KY > area? I have experience. Thank you, Marie nfm.

Sep 5, 2010

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Private school salary questions

by new teacher

Sep 9, 2010

I'm a new teacher, and I just received a job offer from a private school. The salary for new teachers is in the mid- 40s, with limited health insurance. That's significantly lower than I would be making in a public school, so I'm debating whether or not to accept the position. I know that private school salaries vary from school to school, but I wa...See More

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Old Teacher ersonally, I would take the job. Starting salary in the mid $40K range and limited health care sounds pretty good, especially, if you are without a job. None of the private schools or public schools in my area have a starting salary of mid $40K.

I taught in a private school several years fairly early in my career. The experience was mostly...See More

Sep 18, 2010

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kb Take the job! I have my masters and have been teaching for 10 years in a K-8 school of 800 kids and I do not make $40K!

On 9/18/10, Old Teacher wrote: > Personally, I would take the job. Starting salary in the mid > $40K range and limited health care sounds pretty good, > especially, if you are without a job. None of the private ...See More

Oct 1, 2010

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How does your school handle detention?

by curiositycat

Sep 15, 2010

I teach in the middle school division of a K-12 independent school. Teachers rotate detention duty. One of our male science teachers does a great job being really stern with the kids and monitoring them while they pick up trash during lunch. Our more "cuddly" female Latin teacher has detention duty this semester, and she knows she can't pull off th...See More

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the scientific method On 9/15/10, curiositycat wrote: > I teach in the middle school division of a K-12 independent > school. Teachers rotate detention duty. One of our male > science teachers does a great job being really stern with > the kids and monitoring them while they pick up trash during > lunch. Our more "cuddly" female Latin teacher has detentio...See More

Sep 29, 2010

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At Our School Our detentions are once a week, after school for 30 minutes. Students who are in sports do not get to play that week if they receive a detention or a suspension. If a student receives 3 detentions and then get another they get a suspension. Detentions should affect the students' conduct grades. If they get less than a C in behavior, I believe they ...See MoreOur detentions are once a week, after school for 30 minutes. Students who are in sports do not get to play that week if they receive a detention or a suspension. If a student receives 3 detentions and then get another they get a suspension. Detentions should affect the students' conduct grades. If they get less than a C in behavior, I believe they get kicked off our sport teams, and a C in conduct will knock them off the honor rolls. Our coaches are very strict about good behavior and grades during school time.

Two teachers volunteer for detention duty at the planning meeting previous to the school year. One from the lower grades and one from middle school. I believe that they are relieved from morning duties if they volunteer. The middle school teacher takes the lower grades and the primary or intermediate teacher takes the upper grades.

Lunch detention doesn't work unless they have to pick up trash or do something disagreeable as mentioned in a previous example. In another school I was at, it become a real breakfast club sort of thing. Pretty soon, nearly the whole middle school had lunch detention. They didn't mind since all their friends were there too. They didn't behave in there either.

Students are either to sit straight up with their hands folded or they have to write lines. If they misbehave during detention - they get another one. The parents are given at least one day notice of the detention. After-school detentions work pretty well if the child is in sports or other extra-curricular activities, or if the parent has to make two trips because there are other siblings to pick up or if they have to stay and wait for them. The inconvenience encourages the parents to lean on the kids to behave. I believe kids who go to the on-premises extended care miss out on snack and playtime which happens at that time. For the kids who walk home and are latchkey, or have no other siblings in the school to be picked up, detentions have less impact, other than conduct grade reductions. If the parents don't really care, then the kids don't either. Eventually the kids and parents who don't care are asked to leave the school if the problem persists.

At our school, the two teachers who take on detention rather enjoy it. They feel children need to behave and since they don't mind being the enforcers the quality of supervision is consistent. Rotation of detention duties is a bad idea when, as mentioned in the previous example, some teachers are too lax. The detention teachers luck out sometimes when there aren't any detentions that week. So not having to do morning duty and not having any detentions is a nice benefit. All our teachers have to stay after school until 3:30, so the detention teachers aren't really putting in extra time. If there aren't two many detainees, they can still grade papers as long as they keep their eyes on them.

On 9/15/10, curiositycat wrote: > I teach in the middle school division of a K-12 independent > school. Teachers rotate detention duty. One of our male > science teachers does a great job being really stern with > the kids and monitoring them while they pick up trash during > lunch. Our more "cuddly" female Latin teacher has detention > duty this semester, and she knows she can't pull off the > stern, pick-up-trash system. She's wondering how other > schools handle detention without it being too onerous for > the teacher in charge. Is just sitting silently in a > classroom during the lunch period enough of a deterrent? > > Thanks!

Oct 3, 2010

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