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Moving to DC area

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 might be something good for me to look forward to.

I also was wondering about reciprocity. I have my masters degree in Early Childhood Education. Thanks in advance!

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three monkeys... eople 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...See More

Dec 26, 2008

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teachergirlMA 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 ...See More

Dec 27, 2008

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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

Dec 29, 2008

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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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