Arizona Teachers Chatboard

High schools in Tempe

by Lookingtoteach

Sep 20, 2014

Hi, I was wondering if there's a web site that compares ratings and scores of all the Tempe high schools. Which high school within the TUHS is the highest performing and lowest performing? Thank you.

Littleton

by Dean

Aug 5, 2014

Well the school received yet another 'C' rating!!

I was hoping that they would do much better than that!!

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dm On 8/05/14, Dean wrote: > Well the school received yet another 'C' rating!! > > I was hoping that they would do much better than that!!

Remember - this is the only district I know of that purposely looks for teachers to get rid of every year (I think they have a given quota to meet). Could this constant turnover be an issue? The t...See More

Aug 10, 2014

Barry You don't really believe that an educated professional would purposely try to get rid of teachers do you?

The vast majority of administrators have more responsibilities than teachers do.

They are struggling to manage all the duties that teachers don't have, but have been trained to look for instructors that don't manage their stu...See More

Aug 12, 2014

Raising special kids article about kids in AZ

by sped tcher

Jul 28, 2014

Did anyone read the article in "Raising Special Kids" and the dismal state of affairs for kids in AZ? I taught in that dismal place and saw the sorry state of affairs for kids especially for the poor and the head of education privately blogged about his contempt for the poor. Google Huppenthal and don't wonder anymore why kids continue to struggle ...See More

Mesa Public Schools Needs Special Ed teacher

by Michelle AZ

Jun 3, 2014

If you are a good teacher, please consider applying to Mesa Public Schools. There are many positions for many types of positions. IT's a good district overall.

Michelle

Terry what percentage of the kids are on the breakfast plan?

On 6/03/14, Michelle AZ wrote: > If you are a good teacher, please consider applying to Mesa > Public Schools. There are many positions for many types of > positions. IT's a good district overall. > > Michelle

Jul 12, 2014

I apologize if this isn't the most appropriate forum, but I'm desperate.

I was recently hired to teach 3rd grade at Casa Grande and have to move from NY. The job would start July 24 so I want to be there by July 21 AT THE LATEST!

Do any teachers HAVE or know of rooms or aparments that are close to the schools, reasonably priced (...See More

Casa Grande

by Rob Leabo

Jun 27, 2014

Pallas Hi Rob, welcome to AZ. Don't be desperate or sorry! Casa Grande is a great little town and it's pretty safe. You don't need a room mate to live within the $500 - $600 range. Check these out: http://www.apartments.com/search/?query=casa%20grande,%20az&stype=CityStateOrZip#JuTduVmWfO51EXylTee9Zd%2fygmr91KysgcFs1ilRZxoj2JAx1jcuPqnw34sy80hvXU-|HFds...See More

Jul 2, 2014

AIMS replacement...

by DM

Jun 23, 2014

From what I understand, AIMS was going to be replaced with PAARC in 2015, but now that will not be the case...a new assessment will be voted in during this coming fall?

SVN That is my understanding also. They have pulled out of the PARCC Consortium and are looking at others. It does not mean they definitely will not use PARCC just that they are looking at other options and will decide sometime in the fall.

Jun 23, 2014

Rio Salada online college

by Allan

Jun 22, 2010

I am looking to see if there is anyone who is familar with this college. The class tution is only $71 a class unit.

I want to get an online endorsement in ESL.

J Fernandez Allan, I am currently doing all of my requirements for my teaching certificate with Rio Salado and I find it very user friendly as I can work from home on my time while maintaining a fulltime job. I live two-and-a half hours away from the college. For some of my exams, I had them sent to my local community college testing center and took them there...See More

Jun 22, 2010

Interviewee from out of state

by Lori G.

Jun 23, 2010

Hey there, You guys will think I'm nuts for considering leaving my teaching job in Hawaii, but I have a phone interview on Monday for a high school art position in cottonwood, AZ. My question for AZ teachers is: how safe are art positions in your state (how long til tenure?), how likely is it that I will earn 40,000+ (5 years experience and a maste...See More

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Tom If I wasn't retiring with a NYC pension in a couple of years and moving down to Az then, I wouldn't go into teaching there. If you have a decent pension coming in, then you can take an entry level teaching job and have fun, not worrying about tenure, as I plan to do. But if you are not in that category, you're better off doing something else.
...See MoreIf I wasn't retiring with a NYC pension in a couple of years and moving down to Az then, I wouldn't go into teaching there. If you have a decent pension coming in, then you can take an entry level teaching job and have fun, not worrying about tenure, as I plan to do. But if you are not in that category, you're better off doing something else.

This situation is a crying shame. I remember looking at videos from 2001 when this state was hiring like mad.

On 6/30/10, azedsucks wrote: > No I think the illegals and the 49th national ranking in > education released today for AZ has all to do with it! > > On 6/28/10, Ha! wrote: >> I wonder if your bad attitude has anything to do with >> your lack of a job. Just >> some food for thought. >> >> On 6/28/10, azedsucks wrote: >>> Face facts - we are a broke state about to face a >>> multi billion dollar deficit starting next budget and >>> our politicians do not care about education - we are >>> in the bottom third in every category educationally >>> related - why would anyone come to a place that is >>> dead as far as any type of culture or things to do. >>> Why would any business relocate or expand to a state >>> that only wants to develop call center workers and >>> retail employees. Our universitiees are a tuition >>> rip-off. We are branded as haters even though I >>> believe as many that SB1070 is not racist but talk to >>> people across the USA and see what they are hearing >>> about our state- we just passed prop 100 tax increase >>> to "save" education (HA!) and there are >>> still practically no new hires. Furthermore teachers >>> in AZ are treated like babysitters who get all the >>> blame when those brats misbehave Be smart and avoid >>> this place- it is where people come to die - ask the >>> folks in all our retirement communities who are also >>> so anti education. >>> >>> And to all those who reply to this post with the get >>> out if you don't like it crap - I wish I could but >>> like thousands of others - unemployed teacher You >>> know the above is Arizona reality and the numbers and >>> area prove it. Now back to your local camper started >>> wildfire. On 6/24/10, Tim wrote: >>>> >>>> Lori, I think that you need to educate yourself on >>>> the policies and state of education in Arizona. >>>> Arizona is not a good state for educators. Probe >>>> around on the internet and ask a lot more questions >>>> on this venue and discover for yourself. Arizona is >>>> a good state to get your feet wet or get >>>> experience. Tenure has been taken away in many >>>> districts, unions are powerless, supplies for >>>> teachers are scarce, amd I could go on. A good >>>> analogy is would you want to work at Denny's or one >>>> of the best known resturants in your local town. >>>> How old are you? Take a shot at Arizona if you are >>>> still young and aren't tied down. See for youself >>>> and you may have a positive experience. On the >>>> other hand, don't risk a lot of what you may have >>>> for a job that you may be unhappy with. I hardly >>>> ever see anyone rave about their experiences with >>>> teaching in Arizona on this website. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 6/23/10, Lori wrote: >>>>> On 6/23/10, Lori G wrote: >>>>>> On 6/23/10, dm wrote: >>>>>>> just this past year, tenure was voted out by >>>>>>> the state legislature >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 6/23/10, Lori G. wrote: >>>>>>>> Hey there, You guys will think I'm nuts for >>>>>>>> considering leaving my teaching job in >>>>>>>> Hawaii, but I have a phone interview on >>>>>>>> Monday for a high school art position in >>>>>>>> cottonwood, AZ. My question for AZ teachers >>>>>>>> is: how safe are art positions in your >>>>>>>> state (how long til tenure?), how likely is >>>>>>>> it that I will earn 40,000+ (5 years >>>>>>>> experience and a masters, plus highly >>>>>>>> qualified), and what is school culture like >>>>>>>> in that area? Any help before Monday is so >>>>>>>> appreciated! Thanks, LWG.

Aug 14, 2010

I'm amazed you got an interview.. We are laying off teachers; it's worse here than other places. The jobs that exist go to laid off teachers with the most experience.. not out of state teachers. This is especially true in art; in my program fully half the stundents were in art, and most high schools only need one teacher. It doesn't make sense anyone is even interviewing you. There...See More

Aug 22, 2010

School now Non-Performing

by Mike

Jun 25, 2010

I just found out my school was just rated Non-performing despite the fact that we have a great primcipal. What does this mean for the teachers and the higher ups? I am afraid to go back!!

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