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Finland: Where the Helicopter Parent is an Unknown Species

by Teachers.Net Gazette

May 17, 2014

Finland: Where the Helicopter Parent is an Unknown Species

American Educator Tim Walker now teaches and blogs in Finland, with fascinating insights and comparisons between the American education system and that of Finland. Click below to read his latest post Finland: Where the Helicopter Parent is an Unknown Species.

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Republicans Ka-Chinging in Tally

by Criminalize the GOP

Dec 12, 2012

We get Marzano et al and a 3% reduction in pay, while the GOP fat-cats in Tally feast at the public trough.

Florida legislative leaders dish out salary increases to top staff

Read more here: [link removed]

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Broke FL Teacher On 12/12/12, Criminalize the GOP wrote: > We get Marzano et al and a 3% reduction in pay, while the > GOP fat-cats in Tally feast at the public trough. > > Florida legislative leaders dish out salary increases to > top staff > > Read more here: > [link removed]

When is the damn supreme court going to rule on our 3% ...See More

Dec 13, 2012

Broke FL Teacher... cannot believe the hypocrisy!!! From the article... "The salaries were “based on a number of factors including increased workload, matching offers made by other organizations, merit, recommendations from supervisors and years of service,’’ said Ryan Duffy, Weatherford spokesman.

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Did you catch that? They're paid more for their years of service? Didn...See More

Dec 13, 2012

You get Bennett!!! (good luck with that)

by retired

Dec 13, 2012

Hey, Floridian public school teachers- You get Tony Bennett for your Education Commissioner, since Indiana teachers threw him out of his state superintendent post there. Good luck to you!!

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elective On 12/13/12, Broke FL Teacher wrote:

> > More details, please. What made him a failure?

Go read dianeravitch.net. Lots of stories on him.

Dec 14, 2012

Broke FL Teacher Thanks, retired. At least we have nothing new to worry about with him. He's par for the course.

Indiana was at least smart enough to defend public education. Florida is not.

Dec 14, 2012

Possible motive in Conn

by pw

Dec 15, 2012

I believe all the staff was female in this school...this may have something to do with the motive as few organizations are all female...many school districts in the US do not hire male teachers for elementary schools. In 2012 you would think that no common institution would be only one gender but here it is. This is also true in Florida especially ...See More

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STAN L On 12/17/12, Stan L wrote: > On 12/16/12, Broke Fl Teacher wrote: >> On 12/15/12, pw wrote: >>> I believe all the staff was female in this school...this >>> may have something to do with the motive as few >>> organizations are all female...many school districts in the >>> US do not hire male teachers for...See More

Dec 18, 2012

Broke FL Teacher On 12/17/12, male tchr wrote: > If a man/boy had a weird pych issue with women,an elem school is a > place to find women without being concerned about opposition by a > man. Young children would also be vulnerable. From the photo the > killer looked like a very slight guy...looking more like 16. I don't > know what the solution is bu...See More

Jan 18, 2013

Any updates on our pension case in FL Supreme Court?

by Scooby

Dec 20, 2012

Just wondered if anyone had heard when the court is supposed to have a decision on our pension case. I know they heard arguments from both sides in September. Good grief, they take forever.

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orange The Supreme Court releases rulings on Thursdays.

I remember getting an email from our CTA on Thursday afternoon about the pension ruling being released at any moment and the court being very careful with its language because it looked like things were going to be in "our favor."

Then I check the newspaper's website a few minutes...See MoreThe Supreme Court releases rulings on Thursdays.

I remember getting an email from our CTA on Thursday afternoon about the pension ruling being released at any moment and the court being very careful with its language because it looked like things were going to be in "our favor."

Then I check the newspaper's website a few minutes later (all during lunch btw) to see that we lost.

What a letdown!

On 1/17/13, Scooby wrote: > Holy crap! When was the decision made public? OMG, I have got to get > out of teaching. I can't afford this profession anymore. You are > correct. The #!*&^'s will come after state employees again for more $$ > when they need to "balance" the budget. This state sucks! > > > > > > On 1/17/13, Bitterly Numb wrote: >> We lost, 4-3. The 4 evil stooges on the FSC think the state >> legislature can break a contract for any reason that they see fit. >> >> Thanks to everyone who voted for Rick Scott and the Republicans in >> Tallahassee. The GOP thanks you for your 3% contributions to their >> coffers. Don't be surprised if they ask for 5% fairly soon as > these >> 4 hacks have given them the green light to fleece us to their >> hearts' content. >> >> On 1/02/13, wjs wrote: >>> On 1/01/13, CTA member wrote: >>>> On 12/20/12, Scooby wrote: >>>>> Just wondered if anyone had heard when the court is >>>>> supposed to have a decision on our pension case. I know >>>>> they heard arguments from both sides in September. >>>>> Good grief, they take forever. >>>> >>>> >>>> I would love to hear an update as well! Since our FICA taxes >>>> went back up as of today, my take-home pay is now $70 less. It >>>> would REALLY help if we could get refunds on all of that >>>> pension money that has been robbed from our paychecks! >>> >>> I read that it usually takes the FL Supreme Court around 6 months >>> to announce their decision on a case they have heard. That >>> would put a decision on our 3% FRS contributions around March, >>> as the case was heard in September.

Jan 18, 2013

Broke FL Teacher On 1/18/13, orange wrote: > The Supreme Court releases rulings on Thursdays. > > I remember getting an email from our CTA on Thursday afternoon about the > pension ruling being released at any moment and the court being very > careful with its language because it looked like things were going to be > in "our favor." > > Then...See More

Jan 18, 2013

by wjs

Dec 30, 2012

great blog...

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pre K special needs

by Heather

Jan 1, 2013

Hello everyone, I know the job markets are taking a hit but I was wondering what the out look is for preK special needs teachers in the Tampa area. I will complete my masters this spring and have 7 years experience and looking to relocate. Really like teh Tampa area but also like the area around Okeechobee. Thanks for any advice you can provide. Al...See More

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SSYRA list author available for Skype visits

by Danette Vigilante

Jan 9, 2013

Good Morning, all!

I am so grateful to have had my first middle grade novel, THE TROUBLE WITH HALF A MOON, make the Sunshine State Young Readers Award List. What an honor!

I live in NYC and unfortunately, don't get to travel as much as I'd like to. But, I am available for Skype visits! If you're interested in having me present t...See More

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by Bill T 6 science

Jan 16, 2013

Can anyone tell me what it's like to work in Collier county? They're recruiting nationally for teachers.

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Math2Teach On 1/16/13, Bill T 6 science wrote: > Can anyone tell me what it's like to work in Collier > county? They're recruiting nationally for teachers.

I've been teaching here for 6 years, and have no complaints regarding our district. Decent benefits, one of the top paying counties, "A" rated district, sound financial management, and very,...See More

Jan 18, 2013

Wizzard On 1/18/13, Math2Teach wrote: > On 1/16/13, Bill T 6 science wrote: >> Can anyone tell me what it's like to work in Collier >> county? They're recruiting nationally for teachers. > > I've been teaching here for 6 years, and have no complaints > regarding our district. Decent benefits, one of the top paying > counties, "A"...See More

Jan 18, 2013

Teaching Positions

by Linda

Jan 17, 2013

Illinois teacher looking to relocate to Florida. Will there be Elementary teaching positions available for the 2013- 2014? If, so in what part of Florida?

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Math2 Teach On 1/17/13, PB Teacher wrote: > It's bleak here. many districts are laying off teachers. > > On 1/17/13, Linda wrote: >> Illinois teacher looking to relocate to Florida. Will there >> be Elementary teaching positions available for the 2013- >> 2014? If, so in what part of Florida?

Collier County

Jan 18, 2013

Scooby Linda: STAY where you are or you will be sorely disappointed to become a teacher in FL! Sunshine and milder temperatures wear off after awhile, revealing a state where teachers (and other public service employees) are degraded, demoralized and just plain treated like dirt by our governor and legislature. Florida's rank in teachers' salaries is BELO...See More

Jan 18, 2013

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