D.C. Teachers Chatboard

by Dena Levitz

Nov 3, 2008

I'm a freelance reporter in DC. I heard that schools in the District are buying washer-dryers so that teachers csn do their students' laundry. Any truth to that? We can talk confidentially or on the record? Just strikes me as interesting.

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Tell this isn't true!!! On 11/03/08, Dena Levitz wrote: > I'm a freelance reporter in DC. I heard that schools in > the District are buying washer-dryers so that teachers csn > do their students' laundry. Any truth to that? We can talk > confidentially or on the record? Just strikes me as > interesting.

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Nov 4, 2008

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Great idea!! Can't believe no one thought of it before! I was forced (in San Diego) to supply their paper, pencils, calculators, batteries, protractors, compasses, and buy my own overhead projector (after the school stole one I had brought to the school myself). Also forced to tutor for free. The school provides breakfast and lunch for free for 100% of the students.

So why shouldn't the teache...See MoreI was forced (in San Diego) to supply their paper, pencils, calculators, batteries, protractors, compasses, and buy my own overhead projector (after the school stole one I had brought to the school myself). Also forced to tutor for free. The school provides breakfast and lunch for free for 100% of the students.

So why shouldn't the teachers have to do their students' laundry, too? It wouldn't inconvenience the teacher very much in comparison to the great service it would provide the students. And isn't it all about the kids? If you don't care enough about your students to do their laundry then you should not be a teacher! If teachers like this quit teaching because they are too selfish to do things that help the students then good! I hope the door doesn't hit them in the *** on the way out!

We could put the clothes in the washer before we start first bell. We could come back on nutrition break to put the clothes in the dryer. We could fold the clothes while we are eating our lunch. No reason we can't chew while we fold!

And teachers who can't properly budget their time during the school day to get everything done during school hours can just bring the laundry home. But they should definitely sign out for each piece of clothing. Perhaps the library could check the clothes in and out to the teachers using the same system they use for books. This would stop bad-apple teachers from stealing any clothing items from the students. And of course, incompetent teachers will probably lose one sock or other items that belong to students. I don't think that the school should have to pay for this incompetence. The teachers should pay a deposit at the beginning of the school year, any losses or damages to the clothing could be deducted from this account, and then the teacher would be refunded what is left in the account at the end of the year. Another alternative to this since so many teachers (especially ones just coming out of school or ones who don't have a spouse with a higher-paying job) are broke is that the losses or damages could just be deducted from the teacher's paycheck.

Nov 4, 2008

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December 4: free lecture by Moldovan highschool principal

by Christian Ostermann

Dec 2, 2008

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and The Ratiu Center for Democracy invite you and your students to a free lecture and reception by Moldovan high-school principal Eleonora Cercavschi on her school plight. Please join us to show support for Eleonora!

"Democracy and Freedom as Fundamental Human Rights "

Thursday...See MoreThe Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and The Ratiu Center for Democracy invite you and your students to a free lecture and reception by Moldovan high-school principal Eleonora Cercavschi on her school plight. Please join us to show support for Eleonora!

"Democracy and Freedom as Fundamental Human Rights "

Thursday, 4 December 2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., full reception to follow 6th Floor Flom Auditorium Woodrow Wilson Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: 202-691-4322

Mrs. Eleonora Cercavschi, a human rights activist and the 2008 recipient of the Ion Ratiu Democracy Award, will speak on Democracy and Freedom as Fundamental Human Rights. Samuel Donaldson, Chairman of the Wilson Council, and the Honorable Paula J. Dobriansky, Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs, will provide introductory remarks.

The purpose of the Ion Ratiu Democracy Lecture is to bring visibility and international recognition to the ideas and accomplishments of individuals around the world who are working on behalf of democracy. The event expresses the deep commitment to democracy of the late Ion Ratiu through his contributions as a Romanian politician as well as his interest in democratic change worldwide. It is a historic event that reflects and joins the rich cultural traditions of Romania and the United States by promoting democratization at a time when fundamentalist thinking and movements are on the rise again around the world.

Mrs. Eleonora Cercavschi is a dedicated human rights and democracy activist In Moldova's Transnistria region. Through her remarkable accomplishments, in particular her leadership of the Stephen the Great High School (Stefan Cel Mare Si Sfint Lyceum) in Grigoriopol, Moldova, she has received recognition as a political activist and an educator. Mrs. Cercavschi demonstrated unparalleled commitment to securing the rights of high school children in Transnistria to education in their native language, and outstanding dedication to the cause of promoting democratic values.

Paula J. Dobriansky is the Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, and, in this capacity, is responsible for a broad range of foreign policy issues, including democracy, human rights, labor, refugee and humanitarian relief matters, and environmental/science issues. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Dobriansky served as Senior Vice President and Director of the Washington Office of the Council on Foreign Relations. Her government appointments include Associate Director for Policy and Programs at the United States Information Agency, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, Deputy Head of the U.S. Delegation to the 1990 Copenhagen Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), Advisor to the U.S. Delegation to the 1985 U.N. Decade for Women Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, and Director of European and Soviet Affairs at the National Security Council, the White House. Dr. Dobriansky holds a Ph.D. in Soviet political/military affairs from Harvard University. Samuel Donaldson is a panelist for ABC News Now, and chairman of the Wilson Council. He has worked for ABC News for nearly four decades as a correspondent, anchor, and program co-host. Donaldson began working at ABC News in 1967, after moving to Washington, D.C. In 1977, he became ABC's chief White House correspondent — a post he held until 1989 — and quickly became known for his aggressive style of questioning. He was an anchor of World News Sunday for 10 years and for the next 10 was a co-host with Diane Sawyer of Prime Time Live. Since 1982, he has appeared on the panel of ABC's This Week with David Brinkley and had co-hosted the program, renamed "This Week," with Cokie Roberts until 2002. He continues to appear on ABC News Now, the ABC News digital network, on a daily, half-hour, unscripted show, "Politics Live." He also appears on the This Week Roundtable regularly and is an ABC News contributor.

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December 4: free lecture by Moldovan highschool principal

by Ion Ratiu Lecture

Dec 2, 2008

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and The Ratiu Center for Democracy invite you and your students to a free lecture and reception by Moldovan high-school principal Eleonora Cercavschi on her school plight. Please join us to show support for Eleonora!

"Democracy and Freedom as Fundamental Human Rights "

Thursday...See MoreThe Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and The Ratiu Center for Democracy invite you and your students to a free lecture and reception by Moldovan high-school principal Eleonora Cercavschi on her school plight. Please join us to show support for Eleonora!

"Democracy and Freedom as Fundamental Human Rights "

Thursday, 4 December 2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., full reception to follow 6th Floor Flom Auditorium Woodrow Wilson Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: 202-691-4322

Mrs. Eleonora Cercavschi, a human rights activist and the 2008 recipient of the Ion Ratiu Democracy Award, will speak on Democracy and Freedom as Fundamental Human Rights. Samuel Donaldson, Chairman of the Wilson Council, and the Honorable Paula J. Dobriansky, Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs, will provide introductory remarks.

The purpose of the Ion Ratiu Democracy Lecture is to bring visibility and international recognition to the ideas and accomplishments of individuals around the world who are working on behalf of democracy. The event expresses the deep commitment to democracy of the late Ion Ratiu through his contributions as a Romanian politician as well as his interest in democratic change worldwide. It is a historic event that reflects and joins the rich cultural traditions of Romania and the United States by promoting democratization at a time when fundamentalist thinking and movements are on the rise again around the world.

Mrs. Eleonora Cercavschi is a dedicated human rights and democracy activist In Moldova's Transnistria region. Through her remarkable accomplishments, in particular her leadership of the Stephen the Great High School (Stefan Cel Mare Si Sfint Lyceum) in Grigoriopol, Moldova, she has received recognition as a political activist and an educator. Mrs. Cercavschi demonstrated unparalleled commitment to securing the rights of high school children in Transnistria to education in their native language, and outstanding dedication to the cause of promoting democratic values.

Paula J. Dobriansky is the Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, and, in this capacity, is responsible for a broad range of foreign policy issues, including democracy, human rights, labor, refugee and humanitarian relief matters, and environmental/science issues. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Dobriansky served as Senior Vice President and Director of the Washington Office of the Council on Foreign Relations. Her government appointments include Associate Director for Policy and Programs at the United States Information Agency, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, Deputy Head of the U.S. Delegation to the 1990 Copenhagen Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), Advisor to the U.S. Delegation to the 1985 U.N. Decade for Women Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, and Director of European and Soviet Affairs at the National Security Council, the White House. Dr. Dobriansky holds a Ph.D. in Soviet political/military affairs from Harvard University. Samuel Donaldson is a panelist for ABC News Now, and chairman of the Wilson Council. He has worked for ABC News for nearly four decades as a correspondent, anchor, and program co-host. Donaldson began working at ABC News in 1967, after moving to Washington, D.C. In 1977, he became ABC's chief White House correspondent — a post he held until 1989 — and quickly became known for his aggressive style of questioning. He was an anchor of World News Sunday for 10 years and for the next 10 was a co-host with Diane Sawyer of Prime Time Live. Since 1982, he has appeared on the panel of ABC's This Week with David Brinkley and had co-hosted the program, renamed "This Week," with Cokie Roberts until 2002. He continues to appear on ABC News Now, the ABC News digital network, on a daily, half-hour, unscripted show, "Politics Live." He also appears on the This Week Roundtable regularly and is an ABC News contributor.

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by teachergirlMA

Dec 26, 2008

Hi, I am potentially moving to the DC area this coming fall.

I am currently a teacher outside of Boston (still in city that is very diverse and for the most part "poor") I was wondering about school districts in and out of DC. I myself and not looking forward to the move (my boyfriend is taking a job on the FD) but I was hoping that there...See More

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Mark I don't really know too much about Boston so I can't really make a comparison, but chances are you will be working in a pretty tough school if you are teaching kindergarten or elementary. That being said, it's really on you to make the best of it. I've met teachers that thrive in the environment and teachers who didn't make it through the first mon...See MoreI don't really know too much about Boston so I can't really make a comparison, but chances are you will be working in a pretty tough school if you are teaching kindergarten or elementary. That being said, it's really on you to make the best of it. I've met teachers that thrive in the environment and teachers who didn't make it through the first month. I will say that I enjoy living and teaching in DC.

And I still believe that I can change the world... I just do it one kid at a time so it's taking me a little longer than expected. ;)

On 12/27/08, teachergirlMA wrote: > Im not really looking for any affirmations. I am not the kind > of teacher that is looking to change the world, thats not > possible. I love to teach, but I do live in reality. Maybe I > wrote the wrong thing. If I have to move to the area I am just > curious what its like and if people enjoy it. I won't make my > decision on what people say, I just like to hear others > opinions. I'm moving regardless and teaching is what I do. I > am used to working in schools that are diverse and where the > kids are rude and disrepsectful and the parents could care less > (and I teach kindergarten, isn't that sad) So maybe I came to > the wrong forum, I'm just doing some research and trying to make > the best out of moving away from all that I know. > > On 12/26/08, three monkeys... wrote: >> People tend to filter what they don't want to hear. Having >> been on this board a long time, I would say that most people >> who post have something that they want confirmed. They will >> accept whatever supports what they intend to do and ignore >> or discount the rest. Maybe posting the question just gives >> them the courage to believe that they are making the right >> decision. >> >> I stopped giving my opinion to these types of questions >> because it is really pointless because of what I mentioned. >> Be honest with yourself, there is an answer you are looking >> for. Will anyone here really change your mind? >> >> I think by your comment that Boston is diverse and poor, that >> you want to hear that D.C. will be ok. The kids are tough >> but they will come around if you believe in them. >> >> So maybe you'll have a great year teaching, or maybe you will >> find out something the hard way. But will anybody's opinion >> here really matter to you

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Jany On 12/27/08, teachergirlMA wrote: > Im not really looking for any affirmations. I am not the kind > of teacher that is looking to change the world, thats not > possible. I love to teach, but I do live in reality. Maybe I > wrote the wrong thing. If I have to move to the area I am just > curious what its like and if people enjoy it. I...See MoreOn 12/27/08, teachergirlMA wrote: > Im not really looking for any affirmations. I am not the kind > of teacher that is looking to change the world, thats not > possible. I love to teach, but I do live in reality. Maybe I > wrote the wrong thing. If I have to move to the area I am just > curious what its like and if people enjoy it. I won't make my > decision on what people say, I just like to hear others > opinions. I'm moving regardless and teaching is what I do. I > am used to working in schools that are diverse and where the > kids are rude and disrepsectful and the parents could care less > (and I teach kindergarten, isn't that sad) So maybe I came to > the wrong forum, I'm just doing some research and trying to make > the best out of moving away from all that I know. > > On 12/26/08, three monkeys... wrote: >> People tend to filter what they don't want to hear. Having >> been on this board a long time, I would say that most people >> who post have something that they want confirmed. They will >> accept whatever supports what they intend to do and ignore >> or discount the rest. Maybe posting the question just gives >> them the courage to believe that they are making the right >> decision. >> >> I stopped giving my opinion to these types of questions >> because it is really pointless because of what I mentioned. >> Be honest with yourself, there is an answer you are looking >> for. Will anyone here really change your mind? >> >> I think by your comment that Boston is diverse and poor, that >> you want to hear that D.C. will be ok. The kids are tough >> but they will come around if you believe in them. >> >> So maybe you'll have a great year teaching, or maybe you will >> find out something the hard way. But will anybody's opinion >> here really matter to you

I'm moving also to D. C. and also am a teacher here in PR is the same thing in Public School it's a shame, I do'not know how us as parent don't care of our little's education, thanks God my oldest daughter it's a great student, but that was because she had great teachers, parents and aunts that took care. So I am willing to give a chance and praying with all my faith that this will change.. And I will be a great teacher so my baby girl will learn as others let's pray that she will have the same oportunity..

Mar 5, 2009

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Michelle Rhee is a vacant-skulled dummy.

by Mike

Jan 5, 2009

I'm a NYC public school teacher who's been following your chancellor Ms. Rhee (a product of our own tyrant, Joel Klein) and I can't keep my outrage inside anymore. Apologies in advance for the rant.

Ms Rhee is the latest of the holier-than-thou "education reformers" in the mold of our own Millionaire Klein. Elitest intellectuals who decid...See MoreI'm a NYC public school teacher who's been following your chancellor Ms. Rhee (a product of our own tyrant, Joel Klein) and I can't keep my outrage inside anymore. Apologies in advance for the rant.

Ms Rhee is the latest of the holier-than-thou "education reformers" in the mold of our own Millionaire Klein. Elitest intellectuals who decide to enter the school system on a lark and try to fix all of its ills. A wonderful, noble endeavor.

Do they do this by tackling the greater social problems of awful, neglectful parenting in low income areas? The environments that so many under-performing students are direct products of?

Hahaha, of course not. That would be far too complicated and way too unpopular. These low-income kids exist as props to be used in the media's heart-warming tales. If the tale is pleasing, it will be retold; those who challenge it get typecast as evil union hacks, villians out of a Dickens' novel.

Instead, these "education reformers" go about their holy quest the easy, convenient way: by attacking teacher unions and smearing teachers. Tenure!! That's the root of sociey's problems! Teacher pensions and summers off, that's making students not study!! Damn you, teacher unions! Big, bad, teacher unions!! Who doesn't love attacking a faceless entity that happens to have perks many Americans (especially in bleak economic times) can only dream of.

There. Doesn't that feel better than tackling the original problem? Of course it does.

The problem, as you likely know, is not the teachers. To blame under-performing students on them is pure laziness, and more than anything, it's that small-minded arrogance expressed by people outside the system that does the most to drive away qualified candidates.

Holy crusaders like Klein and Rhee are a dime a dozen...they saunter into teaching ready to change the world one kid at a time, get overwhelmed or bored within 2-3 years, then head off to more lucrative pastures having done their good deed. Most have no intention of making teaching a career. It's a hobby.

Most teachers are in it for the long haul. They know they won't get rich. They know they'll be forced to spend 20-30k on a masters degree in order to keep their jobs. They know they'll be kicked around often by students and administrators alike. And now this...people like Klein and Rhee and Bloomberg doing all they can to make life unpleasant for teachers, for their own media image and long term financial benefit.

What can we do? Vote King Bloomberg out of office this November. And if you're in DC? Vote against Rhee's awful proposal.

Fin.

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I hear you I don't teach in DC right now, but I did in the past. I see this ridiculous scenario in so many public school systems: new person comes in to mend all wounds, is given carte blanche to destroy what is there, then they get a better offer for more money elsewhere and bail on the system they were called in to fix.

I really don't trust people ...See MoreI don't teach in DC right now, but I did in the past. I see this ridiculous scenario in so many public school systems: new person comes in to mend all wounds, is given carte blanche to destroy what is there, then they get a better offer for more money elsewhere and bail on the system they were called in to fix.

I really don't trust people who say they can solve all the problems of a school system when they only have three years or less in the classroom. Where are the miracles she produced in her classrooms? Why aren't they being replicated? Why isn't she teaching other teachers how to be as effective as she was?

It's all about business, money and politics. Until these stupid Boards of Education stop buying into the notion that the root of all evil is the teachers and that the poor pitiful parents/children and top-heavy central offices have nothing to do with it, the problems will never be solved.

On 1/05/09, Mike wrote: > I'm a NYC public school teacher who's been following your > chancellor Ms. Rhee (a product of our own tyrant, Joel > Klein) and I can't keep my outrage inside anymore. Apologies > in advance for the rant. > > Ms Rhee is the latest of the holier-than-thou "education > reformers" in the mold of our own Millionaire Klein. Elitest > intellectuals who decide to enter the school system on a > lark and try to fix all of its ills. A wonderful, noble > endeavor. > > Do they do this by tackling the greater social problems of > awful, neglectful parenting in low income areas? The > environments that so many under-performing students are > direct products of? > > Hahaha, of course not. That would be far too complicated and > way too unpopular. These low-income kids exist as props to > be used in the media's heart-warming tales. If the tale is > pleasing, it will be retold; those who challenge it get > typecast as evil union hacks, villians out of a Dickens' novel. > > Instead, these "education reformers" go about their holy > quest the easy, convenient way: by attacking teacher unions > and smearing teachers. Tenure!! That's the root of sociey's > problems! Teacher pensions and summers off, that's making > students not study!! Damn you, teacher unions! Big, bad, > teacher unions!! Who doesn't love attacking a faceless > entity that happens to have perks many Americans (especially > in bleak economic times) can only dream of. > > There. Doesn't that feel better than tackling the original > problem? Of course it does. > > The problem, as you likely know, is not the teachers. To > blame under-performing students on them is pure laziness, > and more than anything, it's that small-minded arrogance > expressed by people outside the system that does the most to > drive away qualified candidates. > > Holy crusaders like Klein and Rhee are a dime a dozen...they > saunter into teaching ready to change the world one kid at a > time, get overwhelmed or bored within 2-3 years, then head > off to more lucrative pastures having done their good deed. > Most have no intention of making teaching a career. It's a > hobby. > > Most teachers are in it for the long haul. They know they > won't get rich. They know they'll be forced to spend 20-30k > on a masters degree in order to keep their jobs. They know > they'll be kicked around often by students and > administrators alike. And now this...people like Klein and > Rhee and Bloomberg doing all they can to make life > unpleasant for teachers, for their own media image and long > term financial benefit. > > What can we do? Vote King Bloomberg out of office this > November. And if you're in DC? Vote against Rhee's awful > proposal. > > Fin.

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and a mannerless boor as well On 1/09/09, I hear you wrote: > I don't teach in DC right now, but I did in the past. I see > this ridiculous scenario in so many public school systems: > new person comes in to mend all wounds, is given carte > blanche to destroy what is there, then they get a better > offer for more money elsewhere and bail on the system they > ...See MoreOn 1/09/09, I hear you wrote: > I don't teach in DC right now, but I did in the past. I see > this ridiculous scenario in so many public school systems: > new person comes in to mend all wounds, is given carte > blanche to destroy what is there, then they get a better > offer for more money elsewhere and bail on the system they > were called in to fix. > > I really don't trust people who say they can solve all the > problems of a school system when they only have three years > or less in the classroom. Where are the miracles she > produced in her classrooms? Why aren't they being > replicated? Why isn't she teaching other teachers how to be > as effective as she was? > > It's all about business, money and politics. Until these > stupid Boards of Education stop buying into the notion that > the root of all evil is the teachers and that the poor > pitiful parents/children and top-heavy central offices have > nothing to do with it, the problems will never be solved. > > She texts while someone is speaking to her, she walks out on meetings, and her favorite tactic is to mock teachers she doesn't like (about 95% of us) in a whiny, singsong voice. She's a great role model for both teachers and students. > On 1/05/09, Mike wrote: >> I'm a NYC public school teacher who's been following your >> chancellor Ms. Rhee (a product of our own tyrant, Joel >> Klein) and I can't keep my outrage inside anymore. > Apologies >> in advance for the rant. >> >> Ms Rhee is the latest of the holier-than-thou "education >> reformers" in the mold of our own Millionaire Klein. > Elitest >> intellectuals who decide to enter the school system on a >> lark and try to fix all of its ills. A wonderful, noble >> endeavor. >> >> Do they do this by tackling the greater social problems of >> awful, neglectful parenting in low income areas? The >> environments that so many under-performing students are >> direct products of? >> >> Hahaha, of course not. That would be far too complicated > and >> way too unpopular. These low-income kids exist as props to >> be used in the media's heart-warming tales. If the tale is >> pleasing, it will be retold; those who challenge it get >> typecast as evil union hacks, villians out of a Dickens' > novel. >> >> Instead, these "education reformers" go about their holy >> quest the easy, convenient way: by attacking teacher unions >> and smearing teachers. Tenure!! That's the root of sociey's >> problems! Teacher pensions and summers off, that's making >> students not study!! Damn you, teacher unions! Big, bad, >> teacher unions!! Who doesn't love attacking a faceless >> entity that happens to have perks many Americans > (especially >> in bleak economic times) can only dream of. >> >> There. Doesn't that feel better than tackling the original >> problem? Of course it does. >> >> The problem, as you likely know, is not the teachers. To >> blame under-performing students on them is pure laziness, >> and more than anything, it's that small-minded arrogance >> expressed by people outside the system that does the most > to >> drive away qualified candidates. >> >> Holy crusaders like Klein and Rhee are a dime a > dozen...they >> saunter into teaching ready to change the world one kid at > a >> time, get overwhelmed or bored within 2-3 years, then head >> off to more lucrative pastures having done their good deed. >> Most have no intention of making teaching a career. It's a >> hobby. >> >> Most teachers are in it for the long haul. They know they >> won't get rich. They know they'll be forced to spend 20-30k >> on a masters degree in order to keep their jobs. They know >> they'll be kicked around often by students and >> administrators alike. And now this...people like Klein and >> Rhee and Bloomberg doing all they can to make life >> unpleasant for teachers, for their own media image and long >> term financial benefit. >> >> What can we do? Vote King Bloomberg out of office this >> November. And if you're in DC? Vote against Rhee's awful >> proposal. >> >> Fin.

Jan 12, 2009

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Teacher-Self Defense

by MuchSafer

Jan 15, 2009

There is an organization that is offering self-Defense courses specifically for teachers its called Much Safer, check out the link and tell me what you think [link removed]

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Muchsafer is a total scam artist What a funny coincidence..."duval" is located in Bowie, MD. "sounds great" is located in Bowie, MD. The website design company, "Destiny Design and Marketing," is located in Bowie, MD. Gee, I wonder where "Muchsafer" is located?

Your website has no credentials to back it up. You don't say who you are or what makes you qualified to teach s...See More

Jan 16, 2009

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Here's a quesiton.... Do you all offer bullet proof vests at reduced prices? I wouldn't teach in drug infested DC schools for anything! PG County is bad enough for me.

On 1/15/09, MuchSafer wrote: > There is an organization that is offering self-Defense > courses specifically for teachers its called Much Safer, > check out the link and tell me what you...See More

Feb 18, 2009

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Free Download of Obama's Inauguration Speech

by Adrienne

Jan 21, 2009

Click on the link below to get the text of Barack Obama's inauguration speech:

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kengni jules hiver On 1/21/09, Adrienne wrote: > Click on the link below to get the text of Barack Obama's > inauguration speech: > > [link removed]

Dec 31, 2010

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Certified K-12 Reading Specialist Seeking Job

by KK

Feb 6, 2009

I live in Takoma Park and am certified as a K-12 Reading Specialist. If anyone knows of an opening, please e-mail me. Thanks.

by Lars

Feb 7, 2009

Hi,

I was wondering if DC teachers are able to wear jeans to work.

Thanks!

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES

by Adrienne

Feb 10, 2009

The following website lists some resources for Black History Month including Barack Obama’s inauguration speech and a list of African-American inventors.

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