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well, here is an interesting article from Edweek about how poor education in AZ is for ur kids. Worth a read.
by nyteacher
Jan 17, 2015
Hi there, So I teach 3rd grade in a local public school (it shall remain nameless) and I like the school itself but feel the district is too up its own a**, has no clue what it's doing and because of that micromanages too much. They basically dictate policies that don't work and when I question them, everyone just shrugs their shoulders and says, &...See MoreHi there, So I teach 3rd grade in a local public school (it shall remain nameless) and I like the school itself but feel the district is too up its own a**, has no clue what it's doing and because of that micromanages too much. They basically dictate policies that don't work and when I question them, everyone just shrugs their shoulders and says, "That's the way it is here." I'm a first year teacher and don't plan on staying in Arizona but as an example, the other day I let my kids fingerpaint. We read a story and as part the kids fingerpainted their favorite scene. I told my mentor who said I was "brave" for doing that because that's the type of activity the principal really frowns upon: she wants you constantly sticking to the objective, on task, and doing very book, rote types of activities. I disagree. I say, "I still teach kids - let them be kids." And boy did they have a blast! When they get to be creative, I have the best days. I told my mentor that, "I'm only here for the year and plan on having fun with my kids too." My question is - is it like this EVERYWHERE in Arizona or just in my district? It's a Title 1 School district so that may have something to do with it, but the administration is totally jacked up here and it's no surprise they lose many of their staff members each year. If you just backed off and let teachers teach, you'd get better results in the classroom and on the almighty standardized tests.
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I am coming to Arizona soon and want to know what schools I need to stay away from when applying. More important, where are the good schools? I want to be successful and want to be happy. Any comments are welcome. Also, be specific when you say a school is good or bad. Those words are very general and don't mean much. Thanks!!
I heard that school districts in AZ are so desperate for teachers they are looking outside the country for potential candidates. Western European teachers would never accept the conditions in Arizona. Has anyone else heard this?
In the linked article, Barbara Blackburn writes:
"I hear many people talk about tolerance and how we must learn to be tolerant toward those who are different from us. When we tolerate something, we put up with it temporarily until it is gone. We tolerate a toothache, back pain, and loud music coming from a neighbor’s house. Why would we ...See MoreIn the linked article, Barbara Blackburn writes:
"I hear many people talk about tolerance and how we must learn to be tolerant toward those who are different from us. When we tolerate something, we put up with it temporarily until it is gone. We tolerate a toothache, back pain, and loud music coming from a neighbor’s house. Why would we ever put what we do with children in the same category? Instead, we should celebrate the differences of our children."
Click over to read the rest, including several simple but powerful classroom activities you can incorporate immediately.
I read the article about the Newtown shooting and the they are placing the blame on Lanza's mother and the schools for trying to appease Lanza too much. I have to agree that the lack of responsibility might lie with the schools and parents not taking responsibility. I worked in charter schools in AZ with many deeply disturbed children. During IEP m...See MoreI read the article about the Newtown shooting and the they are placing the blame on Lanza's mother and the schools for trying to appease Lanza too much. I have to agree that the lack of responsibility might lie with the schools and parents not taking responsibility. I worked in charter schools in AZ with many deeply disturbed children. During IEP meetings parents would try to have the schools take on the challenge of helping these students by providing accommodations and modifications in the hope that this would be the cure all fot these students. The administration, not wanting the provide the money and correct but expensive academic placement for the troubled students, would shift the responsibility to the sped teacher. Many times I had to provide the counseling that the IEP called for. I was not equipped to deliver the support needed. The charter schools and public schools just hoped that the parent would get fed up and pull the student before any serious issues arose. I worked with at least 6 deeply disturbed children through the years and I wonder what their fate was. I hear of shootings and wonder if one of my former students was involved. I still remember yelling at the sped director that I was not equipped to help the student and him telling me that a counselor would not be hired. I held my breath and went overboard trying to keep the child balanced. The charter operator was a billionaire but the safety of the whole school was in my hands. I got out of that school and did not look back.
Hi, If you are looking for a Special Education teaching position, please contact me. Looking for an immediate full-time placement.
What's it like teaching at the FHUSD? Very political? What's the high school climate like? I'd like to hear the pros and cons.
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