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Why is there so much turnover during the school year?

by wpooh

Mar 18, 2013

I signed up at teacher to teacher to look for jobs. They in turn send me notices of what is availablel I can´t believe all the vacancies throughout Florida every other week. Is it so bad that people are leaving or are they being fired?

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Brroke Fl Teacher On 3/18/13, wpooh wrote: > I signed up at teacher to teacher to look for jobs. They in > turn send me notices of what is availablel I can´t believe > all the vacancies throughout Florida every other week. Is > it so bad that people are leaving or are they being fired?

Are these public schools, charters, or private?

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Mar 20, 2013

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Most vacancy postings are fake in my experience On 3/20/13, Brroke Fl Teacher wrote: > On 3/18/13, wpooh wrote: >> I signed up at teacher to teacher to look for jobs. They in >> turn send me notices of what is availablel I can´t believe >> all the vacancies throughout Florida every other week. Is >> it so bad that people are leaving or are they being fired?

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Mar 28, 2013

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fired looking for lawyer

by ex-employee

Mar 26, 2013

I was fired from Florida Virtual School. In their report or reason for firing me they stated untrue statements that will hurt me getting employed at another school. Does anyone know a lawyer I could contact for help? Thank you.

If you have a job at a regular school, don't work for them.

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Ingrid Any good lawyer will cost you about 3/4 of a year's salary and even if you win...you have to prove damages...about one years wages

On 3/27/13, anon wrote: > Those schools are little more than call center-type jobs anyway, > and they have about as much prestige. > > Good luck getting a lawyer. I personally think you have an >...See More

Mar 28, 2013

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anon The cases are typically contingency-based, but lawyers are going to be very picky about taking cases because it takes years and years for these cases to be resolved.

The trouble with this case is the person was basically an at-will employee, and it would be very hard to prove defamation.

The person could try to substitute teach ...See MoreThe cases are typically contingency-based, but lawyers are going to be very picky about taking cases because it takes years and years for these cases to be resolved.

The trouble with this case is the person was basically an at-will employee, and it would be very hard to prove defamation.

The person could try to substitute teach in a public school district and get references that way. There are ways around needing that "last principal" or "supervisor" (it's usually supervisor) on listing references on applications.

On 3/28/13, Ingrid wrote: > Any good lawyer will cost you about 3/4 of a year's salary and even > if you win...you have to prove damages...about one years wages > > > > > > On 3/27/13, anon wrote: >> Those schools are little more than call center-type jobs anyway, >> and they have about as much prestige. >> >> Good luck getting a lawyer. I personally think you have an >> uphill battle since you were an at-will employee anyway. It all >> depends on what they gave as the reason for firing you. >> >> >> On 3/27/13, Good luck...hope you're able to nail 'em wrote: >>> But if you're hoping to win any monetary payment, you'd better >>> work fast, because none of these virtual schools are likely to >>> be around in another few years. I've heard nothing but >>> terrible things about them, and I'd be a waitress before I took >>> a job at one of those places. >>> >>> You couldn't have been there for very long. Could you just >>> skip naming them as a reference? (Might not work, now that >>> everybody's googling job applicants' names.) The good news is, >>> you might be able to explain the situation to the right, >>> sympathetic principal. Surely there are few principals at >>> traditional schools, in Florida or anywhere else, who put much >>> stock in these shady virtual schools that have been popping up >>> overnight. >>> >>> >>> On 3/26/13, ex-employee wrote: >>>> I was fired from Florida Virtual School. In their report or >>>> reason for firing me they stated untrue statements that >>>> will hurt me getting employed at another school. Does >>>> anyone know a lawyer I could contact for help? Thank you. >>>> >>>> If you have a job at a regular school, don't work for them.

Mar 28, 2013

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Gov Scott invites Chinese investment in Fl Charter schools

by pw

Apr 4, 2013

nvestment money is pouring into Florida from wealthy Chinese who find that Florida has exactly what they are looking for — and what they need to secure US green cards.

Chinese investors are taking advantage of the EB-5 investment visa program, the so-called "green card via red carpet," by putting millions into Florida's charter schools ...See More

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Phil Mao once said, "we will hang the capitalists and they will compete to sell us the rope to do it" He was right. They love that we tie up expensive resources on the border and in the ocean against North Korea...their pals. American industry is addicted to cheap labor like a guy in the ghetto addicted to crack...as the crack will kill the addict...che...See MoreMao once said, "we will hang the capitalists and they will compete to sell us the rope to do it" He was right. They love that we tie up expensive resources on the border and in the ocean against North Korea...their pals. American industry is addicted to cheap labor like a guy in the ghetto addicted to crack...as the crack will kill the addict...cheap labor will kill the US...profits over everything.

On 4/15/13, Scooby wrote: > This is not surprising. The Chinese will infiltrate and take > over from within. No military invasion necessary. The irony is, > our nation will have willingly opened the doors and welcomed this > takeover with open arms. My cousin worked for a U.S. company in > Largo, FL, that was bought out 10 years ago by the Chinese. > The 'dragon lady'(as my cousin dubbed her), who was sent from > China to run the company, told him that China would get control > of America by first taking over our economy, then by > indoctrinating our youth through education. Looks like the plan > is working. > BTW, my cousin was the last American employee to leave the > company about 6 years ago. All the others were driven off one > way or another, then replaced with Chinese nationals who came > over here on work visas. > > > > > On 4/05/13, Hey, if that's how the free market works, right? > wrote: >> In a purely capitalist world, everything has a price tag, >> including our own children. >> >> Food is food. Who cares whether it walks on four legs or two? >> >> >> On 4/04/13, pw wrote: >>> nvestment money is pouring into Florida from wealthy >>> Chinese who find that Florida has exactly what they are >>> looking for — and what they need to secure US green cards. >>> >>> Chinese investors are taking advantage of the EB-5 >>> investment visa program, the so-called "green card via red >>> carpet," by putting millions into Florida's charter schools >>> and an aquaculture farm in Central Florida. >>> >>> Under the EB-5 program, through investments of at least $1 >>> million — or $500,000 for "targeted employment areas" — >>> foreign nationals are able to obtain legal residency in the >>> US so long as the money they invest will help secure or >>> create at least 10 full-time jobs. >>> >>> A group of Chinese investors have put $30 million into the >>> state's charter school program to date and are looking to >>> invest three times that amount in the next year, Ilona Vega

Apr 20, 2013

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Joyce This governor has to have the poorest judgement of any governor and the legislature is right with them...NO nation on earth would let the Chinese invest in their educational system...not one would dare but Gov. Reich Scott embraces them. One authoritarian loves another authoritarian...

On 4/15/13, Scooby wrote: > This is not surprising...See MoreThis governor has to have the poorest judgement of any governor and the legislature is right with them...NO nation on earth would let the Chinese invest in their educational system...not one would dare but Gov. Reich Scott embraces them. One authoritarian loves another authoritarian...

On 4/15/13, Scooby wrote: > This is not surprising. The Chinese will infiltrate and take > over from within. No military invasion necessary. The irony is, > our nation will have willingly opened the doors and welcomed this > takeover with open arms. My cousin worked for a U.S. company in > Largo, FL, that was bought out 10 years ago by the Chinese. > The 'dragon lady'(as my cousin dubbed her), who was sent from > China to run the company, told him that China would get control > of America by first taking over our economy, then by > indoctrinating our youth through education. Looks like the plan > is working. > BTW, my cousin was the last American employee to leave the > company about 6 years ago. All the others were driven off one > way or another, then replaced with Chinese nationals who came > over here on work visas. > > > > > On 4/05/13, Hey, if that's how the free market works, right? > wrote: >> In a purely capitalist world, everything has a price tag, >> including our own children. >> >> Food is food. Who cares whether it walks on four legs or two? >> >> >> On 4/04/13, pw wrote: >>> nvestment money is pouring into Florida from wealthy >>> Chinese who find that Florida has exactly what they are >>> looking for — and what they need to secure US green cards. >>> >>> Chinese investors are taking advantage of the EB-5 >>> investment visa program, the so-called "green card via red >>> carpet," by putting millions into Florida's charter schools >>> and an aquaculture farm in Central Florida. >>> >>> Under the EB-5 program, through investments of at least $1 >>> million — or $500,000 for "targeted employment areas" — >>> foreign nationals are able to obtain legal residency in the >>> US so long as the money they invest will help secure or >>> create at least 10 full-time jobs. >>> >>> A group of Chinese investors have put $30 million into the >>> state's charter school program to date and are looking to >>> invest three times that amount in the next year, Ilona Vega

Apr 20, 2013

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FTCE profesional exam

by Dan

Apr 6, 2013

What is the best study guide for the Professional teachers exam?

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Mel Chesterfield On 4/06/13, Dan wrote: > What is the best study guide for the Professional teachers exam? CLIFFS TEST PREP FTCE: Professional Education Test Sandra Luna McCune, PhD., and Vi Cain Alexander

Apr 6, 2013

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Ex-teacher On 4/06/13, Mel Chesterfield wrote: > On 4/06/13, Dan wrote: >> What is the best study guide for the Professional teachers exam? > CLIFFS TEST PREP > FTCE: Professional Education Test > Sandra Luna McCune, PhD., and Vi Cain Alexander

Don't study, it's common sense if you've had teacher training classes.

Apr 10, 2013

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Earth Space Science

by Mel Chesterfield

Apr 6, 2013

Hello! Where can I teach Earth Space Science in Miami Dade? Thanks

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comaped to California

by Lisa Handy

Apr 9, 2013

Hey, Can anyone who teaches in Florida give me a heads up on how invasive administrators are in your classrooms and how much freedom you have to use creativity in designing lessons etc...

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Ex-teacher On 4/09/13, Debbie wrote: > On 4/09/13, Lisa Handy wrote: >> Hey, Can anyone who teaches in Florida give me a heads up >> on how invasive administrators are in your classrooms and >> how much freedom you have to use creativity in designing >> lessons etc... > It really depends upon your admin. We have to include certai...See More

Apr 10, 2013

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Scooby On 4/09/13, Lisa Handy wrote: > Hey, Can anyone who teaches in Florida give me a heads up > on how invasive administrators are in your classrooms and > how much freedom you have to use creativity in designing > lessons etc...

In Polk County (center of state), you will have NO freedom to be creative. We do LFS(Learning Focused S...See More

Apr 15, 2013

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Help!! Been graduated for 8 years!

by Nicole

Apr 10, 2013

Hi all! I'm beginning the journey back to education after an 8 year hiatus (if you want to call working elsewhere full time and raising a family a hiatus). I graduated in May of 2005 from USF with my degree in secondary english ed. I'm hoping be in a middle school classroom. My certificate is still good but I'm lost on where to begin preparing myse...See More

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Status of 'seniority' in FL districts

by Scooby

Apr 15, 2013

Does seniority still count in your district, or has it gone by the way of tenure?

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Renee If teachers knew when they started what they know now....they would be nurses making $60K by now...

On 4/29/13, TKB wrote: > Read through previous posts completely. Sure your district is currently > using seniority. The previous post does not say they can't, but after > 2014 school year, such use is in doubt. > >> >&...See More

Apr 29, 2013

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Broke FL Teacher On 4/29/13, Renee wrote: > > > If teachers knew when they started what they know now....they would be > nurses making $60K by now... > >

Yup. We care about our own health enough to pay nurses well, but we don't care enough about our children to pay their teachers well.

Apr 30, 2013

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The latest insult and new teachers quitting

by Scooby

Apr 24, 2013

I would like someone to tell me WHY the FL legislature HATES educators. Well, they hate PUBLIC school educators, yes? It's been fun to watch the feeding frenzy between the governor and his 'former' minions in the legislature. While Tricky Ricky has tried to buy back the favor of educators with his pittance offering of a $2500.00 salary increase, th...See More

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ingrid On 4/24/13, Scooby wrote: > I would like someone to tell me WHY the FL legislature > HATES educators. Well, they hate PUBLIC school educators, > yes? It's been fun to watch the feeding frenzy between the > governor and his 'former' minions in the legislature. > While Tricky Ricky has tried to buy back the favor of > educators with...See MoreOn 4/24/13, Scooby wrote: > I would like someone to tell me WHY the FL legislature > HATES educators. Well, they hate PUBLIC school educators, > yes? It's been fun to watch the feeding frenzy between the > governor and his 'former' minions in the legislature. > While Tricky Ricky has tried to buy back the favor of > educators with his pittance offering of a $2500.00 salary > increase, the legislature refused to pass legislation to > budget the $$. Instead, they want to add that $$ to merit > pay. I do NOT know ONE teacher who has qualified for merit > pay, period. The eligibility requirements are so > ridiculously high, AND the fact that tenured teachers MUST > leave tenure behind, do not leave very many teachers > qualified for merit pay. Last I heard, the state claimed > there wasn't any $$ available for merit pay. > One young teacher I work with, who just started teaching > two years ago, has already decided to leave the profession, > starting in June. Several others I work with, are leaving > the profession for personal reasons, but tell me that they > will NOT go back into the classroom when they return to the > workforce, unless they have no choice. Veteran teachers are > retiring ASAP, so where will new teachers come from? We'll > be back to the 'warm body' practice of hiring any person

Bring you up today Gov. Reich Scott has requested 450 million dollars to pass out to Florida businesses to bribe them to stay in this place and pass out cash to those who might bring some $7 an hour jobs to Florida....so they have the money. This merit pay issue is the same as the Republican Immigration bill that will take 13 years for the immigrant and require all kinds of things that his Cuban pals never had to do. This performance pay is a sham as no one will qualify but they can still say, they are paying educators. Give the horrible job market those teachers will be back in August as NO ONE is looking to hire former teachers...did you ever see a want ad saying "must be a former teacher"? > who meets minimum requirements and slapping them in front > of students. Of course, the weakening of public education > by the state, leaves the door wide open for charters, which > is where the politicians want to go anyway. Let's face it, > many charters have questionable hiring and labor practices. > It's all so disheartening and unfair to good teachers and > our students.

Apr 24, 2013

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