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RickScott says Teachers Love Him

by Phil

Dec 22, 2013

His Facebook page is filled with praise for him but there are no details by anyone why he deserves it. One guy says he moved from up north and praise Scott for warm weather and beaches!!!!!!!!!! Another praise him for no State Income tax. Are people so ignorant that they think he brought and end of State income tax (that mostly affects the wealthy ...See More

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Teri IMO, he honestly thinks teachers are stupid. He thinks he can do his best to destroy the profession his entire term, then throw a one-time raise (if we even get that) at us and we're all going to think he's wonderful and re-elect him.

On 12/23/13, Debbie wrote: > On 12/22/13, Phil wrote: > >> His Facebook page is filled with pr...See More

Dec 23, 2013

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Tina I suspect he again will make it difficult for people to vote as people who dislike him are more motivated to vote so they will focus on areas that supported Bill Nelson and Obama in 2012 and their voting locations will be changed to confuse people or understaffed so there will be again be big lines. There is nothing he will NOT do maintain power ov...See More

Dec 25, 2013

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Convicted Tchr gets 38years....Unreal

by Ingird

Dec 10, 2013

Had this women killed this boy she would have recd. ten less years. This is part of the right wing's war on Florida Teachers.... Breaking Tampa Bay, Florida and national news and weather from Tampa Bay Online and The Tampa Tribune | TBO.com Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013 Tampa75°

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Seriously? I don't see this as part of the war against teachers (which I agree is happening). This woman destroyed the life of a child. The child will suffer psychological problems for the rest of his life. She deserves what she got.

On 12/10/13, Ingird wrote: > Had this women killed this boy she would have recd. ten > less years. This is part ...See MoreI don't see this as part of the war against teachers (which I agree is happening). This woman destroyed the life of a child. The child will suffer psychological problems for the rest of his life. She deserves what she got.

On 12/10/13, Ingird wrote: > Had this women killed this boy she would have recd. ten > less years. This is part of the right wing's war on Florida > Teachers.... 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Anderson testified > it was a form of “sexual therapy.” > > Anderson begged Tharpe for a light sentence, showing > concern for her 6-year-old daughter, saying she was not a > sexual predator, and admitting shame and embarrassment. > > “I’m a mother, I’m not a monster. I truly wish that none of > this had ever happened because all I want to to go back to > being” a mom, she said while weeping. “There must be > something in me that shows I’m worthy of mercy.”

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Jim Reading on line last week, a woman teacher did the same thing, she got two years.....this Florida teacher's sentence is FAR too severe at best....you had a teen in high school who killed, four teens and injured others with his car AND GOT PROBATION. N O P R I S O N T I M E. This happened in Texas but in Texas I would guess this teacher would have g...See MoreReading on line last week, a woman teacher did the same thing, she got two years.....this Florida teacher's sentence is FAR too severe at best....you had a teen in high school who killed, four teens and injured others with his car AND GOT PROBATION. N O P R I S O N T I M E. This happened in Texas but in Texas I would guess this teacher would have gotten life. We do not have a "justice system" we have a court system If this teacher could have recd a good attorney she would not be serving 38 years. She will not get out until she is 63. This from a state who's governor's firm overbilled (stole) $900,000,000 from Medicare who got a pass from the Bush Dept of Justice.

On 12/16/13, Seriously? wrote: > I don't see this as part of the war against teachers (which I > agree is happening). This woman destroyed the life of a child. > The child will suffer psychological problems for the rest of > his life. She deserves what she got. > > On 12/10/13, Ingird wrote: >> Had this women killed this boy she would have recd. ten >> less years. This is part of the right wing's war on Florida >> Teachers.... Breaking Tampa Bay, Florida and national news >> and weather from Tampa Bay Online and The Tampa Tribune | >> TBO.com Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013 Tampa75° >> >> Subscribe/Manage Tribune acct. >> >> E-Paper >> >> Advertise >> >> Contact Us >> >> Services >> >> AUTOS >> >> HOMES >> >> JOBS >> >> Connect with TBO >> >> Home >> >> Local News >> >> Breaking News >> >> Video >> >> Business >> >> Crime & Courts >> >> Education >> >> Galleries >> >> Military >> >> Obituaries >> >> Opinion >> >> Politics >> >> Top Stories >> >> Volunteer couple guides Northdale seniors to fun >> >> Police: Mom does ‘whippets,’ falls asleep with tot in car >> >> Suspects sought in Town ‘N Country home invasion >> >> Hillsborough school board set to approve Caballero >> settlement >> >> Three Miami-Dade police officers shot, two suspects killed >> >> Ex-teacher gets 38 years for having sex with student >> >> More Local News >> >> Community >> >> Brandon News >> >> Carrollwood News >> >> Central Tampa News >> >> Northeast News >> >> Northwest News >> >> Pasco Tribune >> >> Plant City Courier >> >> St. Petersburg Tribune >> >> South Shore News >> >> South Tampa News >> >> The Sun >> >> Suncoast News >> >> Hernando Today >> >> Highlands Today >> >> CentroTampa.com >> >> Clearwater Gazette >> >> US & World >> >> National News >> >> World >> >> National Politics >> >> National Business >> >> Florida >> >> Technology >> >> Offbeat >> >> Entertainment >> >> Sports >> >> Top Stories >> >> Big tech companies lash out at government snooping >> >> Cuba’s Elian Gonzalez makes first trip abroad since 2000 >> >> Obama, ex-presidents to pay tribute to Mandela >> >> Snow, ice, deep-freeze hit large swath of U.S. >> >> Ga. man with Alzheimer’s fatally shot after knocking on >> door >> >> Police: Pa. newlyweds used Craigslist to kill man for >> thrills >> >> More US & World >> >> STATE & LOCAL ISSUES >> >> St. Pete Election >> >> District 13 election >> >> Charlie Crist >> >> Greg Schiano >> >> Dontae Morris Trial >> >> U.S. & WORLD ISSUES >> >> Affordable Care Act >> >> Bullying >> >> George Zimmerman >> >> JFK Assassination >> >> Green Technology >> >> Philippines Typhoon >> >> Economic Crisis >> >> Things To Do >> >> Food & Dining >> >> Events >> >> Movies >> >> Arts and Music >> >> Celebrity >> >> TV Listings >> >> TV News >> >> Free and Cheap >> >> Top Stories >> >> Hat Trick’s ‘A Thousand Clowns’ a heartwarming tale >> >> Lovett brings down house with basics in Tampa >> >> ‘Dolphin Tale’ sequel filming continues >> >> Heart, musical acts cancel SeaWorld appearances >> >> Billy Joel, Shirley MacLaine among Kennedy Center honorees >> >> Susan Boyle says Asperger's diagnosis was a relief >> >> More Things To Do >> >> Events >> >> Brandon >> >> Northeast >> >> Northwest >> >> Plant City >> >> South Shore >> >> Contests >> >> South Tampa >> >> St. Petersburg >> >> Clearwater >> >> West Pasco >> >> East Pasco >> >> BLOGS >> >> The Stew >> >> Free & Cheap >> >> B Movies Blog >> >> Weather >> >> Interactive Radar >> >> Mobile Apps >> >> 10 Day Forecast >> >> Hurricane Guide >> >> Hourly Forecast >> >> Severe Weather >> >> Traffic >> >> Top Stories >> >> Cold front will bring slight heat relief to Tampa >> >> Massive storm dumps snow, threatens flights >> >> More warmth for Tampa, until cold front brings slight >> relief >> >> Beautiful, warm day for Tampa Bay area >> >> Above-average temperatures continue into workweek >> >> Snow, ice, deep-freeze hit large swath of U.S. >> >> More Weather >> >> Communities >> >> Brandon >> >> Northeast >> >> Northwest >> >> Plant City >> >> South Shore >> >> South Tampa >> >> St. Petersburg >> >> Clearwater >> >> West Pasco >> >> East Pasco >> >> Sports >> >> Buccaneers >> >> Sapp >> >> Rays >> >> Lightning >> >> USF Bulls >> >> Colleges >> >> Prep Sports >> >> Auto Racing >> >> Golf >> >> Fan Shop >> >> Go Fishing >> >> Top Stories >> >> Bolts’ Purcell searching for scoring touch >> >> FSU’s Winston among six invited to Heisman ceremony >> >> Several suitors courting Rays' Price >> >> Armwood, title game foe Miami Central share similar story >> >> Suddenly, sacks are back for Bucs >> >> Bucs notes: Stiff-arm springs Rainey on historic run >> >> More Sports >> >> Opinion >> >> Martin Fennelly >> >> Rays Report >> >> Bolts Report >> >> Bulls Report >> >> Bucs Q&A >> >> Bucs Report >> >> Prep Report >> >> Sports Bookie >> >> More >> >> Tailgate Throwdown >> >> Warren Sapp >> >> iPad app >> >> Fanatical Football Challenge >> >> Win a tailgate party >> >> Health & Fitness >> >> Beauty Board >> >> Medical news >> >> Affordable Care Act >> >> Nutrition >> >> Top Stories >> >> Swings, slides and seesaws: Try little-kid fun for fitness >> >> Feds balk at paper health insurance application >> >> Compromise whenever possible, especially during the >> holidays >> >> Watch out for additives banned in other countries >> >> For more impact, change the way you use a treadmill >> >> Can’t sleep? Over-the-counter aids have a mixed record >> >> More Health & Fitness >> >> NEWS & RESOURCES >> >> Health Issues >> >> Nutrition >> >> Physical Fitness >> >> Seniors >> >> National News >> >> HEALTH EVENTS >> >> Brandon >> >> Tampa >> >> St. Petersburg >> >> Clearwater >> >> Deals & Shopping >> >> Free and Cheap >> >> Business Directory >> >> Coupons >> >> Classifieds >> >> Marketplace >> >> Jobs >> >> Autos >> >> Place An Ad >> >> Real Estate >> >> Circulars >> >> Top Stories >> >> Turn a toy into a tasty free meal >> >> Starbucks tumbler comes with free coffee in January >> >> Learn to make holiday cards at Plant City library >> >> Save on Hallmark items with Facebook coupon >> >> Donate pet food, get a free nail trim >> >> Clearwater libraries waive fines with donated food >> >> More Deals & Shopping >> >> CLASSIFIEDS >> >> Autos >> >> Real Estate >> >> Commercial Real Estate >> >> Jobs >> >> Merchandise >> >> Deals & Steals >> >> Businesses & Services >> >> Boats & Recreation >> >> Pets >> >> Yard Sales >> >> Legal Notices >> >> Roommates >> >> DEALS >> >> Holiday Circulars >> >> Coupons >> >> Get deals in your inbox >> >> Free & Cheap >> >> Marketplace >> >> Fan Shop >> >> Crime & Courts >> >> Ex-teacher gets 38 years for having sex with student >> >> Photos >> >> Ethel Anderson was found guilty of three counts of lewd and >> lascivious battery, four counts of lewd and lascivious >> conduct and two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation. >> Ethel Anderson was found guilty of three counts of lewd and >> lascivious battery, four counts of lewd and lascivious >> conduct and two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation. >> Related Links Teacher/student sex incidents TBO.com staff >> >> Published: December 10, 2013 | Updated: December 10, 2013 >> at 08:28 AM >> >> A judge called a former Mango Elementary School teacher a >> “parent’s worst nightmare” while ordering her to 38 years >> in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old student. >> >> Despite a plea for mercy from Ethel Anderson, Judge Chet >> Tharpe showed her no mercy during a sentencing hearing >> Monday. >> >> “You groomed him for over a period of time until you were >> satisfied that you could violate him in the most vile, and >> horrible ways in order to satisfy your own deviant >> desires,” the judge said. >> >> On Sept. 18, a jury of three men and three women >> deliberated less than three hours and found Anderson, 31, >> guilty of molesting the boy, who she was tutoring in math. >> Evidence included hundreds of text messages between the >> pair talking about what they had done. Anderson testified >> it was a form of “sexual therapy.” >> >> Anderson begged Tharpe for a light sentence, showing >> concern for her 6-year-old daughter, saying she was not a >> sexual predator, and admitting shame and embarrassment. >> >> “I’m a mother, I’m not a monster. I truly wish that none of >> this had ever happened because all I want to to go back to >> being” a mom, she said while weeping. “There must be >> something in me that shows I’m worthy of mercy.”

Dec 16, 2013

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Charter School, This is the Answer? Will not be on Fox

by Jason

Dec 11, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Padded 'calm-down' room at charter school drives children to anxiety attacks A kindergartner and first grader at KIPP Star Washington Heights Elementary School claim they were emotionally damaged after being locked away in a padded walk-in closet used for 'time out.' Comments (17) By Rachel Monahan AND Ben Chapman / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS W...See More

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Miami-ETO-Eradicate,Go Math-Go Away!!!

by Miami

Dec 8, 2013

Now, again, we have adopted another "new" model. I've been silent for too long. Confusion sets in at Miami-Dade as ETO creeps into the schools. Teach a concept in a few minutes using "gradual release model." Low performing/Title 1 students (in general) need more practice and more than a few minutes of "gradual release" to grasp concepts. Additional...See More

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Debbie On 12/08/13, Miami wrote: > Now, again, we have adopted another "new" model. I've been > silent for too long. Confusion sets in at Miami-Dade as ETO > creeps into the schools. Teach a concept in a few minutes > using "gradual release model." Low performing/Title 1 > students (in general) need more practice and more than a > few mi...See MoreOn 12/08/13, Miami wrote: > Now, again, we have adopted another "new" model. I've been > silent for too long. Confusion sets in at Miami-Dade as ETO > creeps into the schools. Teach a concept in a few minutes > using "gradual release model." Low performing/Title 1 > students (in general) need more practice and more than a > few minutes of "gradual release" to grasp concepts. > Additionally, guided by "coaches" who know NOTHING > themselves. Teachers are forced to give highest ratings to > ETO staff and coaches, or risk being reported to the > principal. Teachers are given a review sheet and it must be > completed in the presence of the coach and/or ETO > staffmember. Keep your job=highest rating on survey! That's > the modus operandi of the Miami-Dade Schools ETO. In "low > performing" and Title 1 schools, "low" and "high" students > are seated together, even during tests, low students copy > from high students, data gives appearance of "making > gains." More than half will certainly do poorly on the > FCAT, unless high/low seating pairs and proctors look the > other way. That's how Miami-Dade County Schools > inaccurately earn national accolades. Again continuing the > modus operandi of Miami-Dade Schools. If individual seating > and proper outside proctoring is in place, struggles of > students would be accurately reflected in the assessment > scores, therefore proper remediation would be given. A > novel idea! Here in Florida, we prefer the quick easy route > so county top staff can earn their bonuses and we have the > appearance of making gains! Again, it's Florida, we > continue to be the laughing stock! Cheating and shoring up > the data in school districts, have been going on around the > country. It's nothing new. Superintendents create the > appearance of making gains to earn bonuses, while receiving > kickbacks from book companies and other private educational > agencies in exchange for purchasing their products. > Miami-Dade - "low" schools are in turmoil. Teachers are > frustrated! Eradicate ETO! Go Math should GO AWAY!

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Dec 10, 2013

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New to FL public schools

by Cheryl

Dec 9, 2013

I have been doing phone interviews for MS & HS math positions in Seminole County. After every interview I feel overwhelmed! I will be moving from private school education in AR. The schools seem very different from what I'm accustomed to! Would like to be able to discuss some of my concerns with FL classroom teachers. Thanks!

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A+ money

by Gina

Dec 5, 2013

Any idea if we should expect to see A+ money this year?

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Posting FL teacher rankings

by Ex-Teacher

Dec 1, 2013

It seems FL is following in the footsteps of NY and LA by publicly shaming teachers.

I demand to see the rankings of firefighters based on how quickly the fires were put out. No matter how big the fire was when they arrived. No matter if accelerant was used. NO EXCUSES.

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Katelyn On 12/01/13, Ex-Teacher wrote: > It seems FL is following in the footsteps of NY and LA by > publicly shaming teachers. > > > > I demand to see the rankings of firefighters based on how > quickly the fires were put out. No matter how big the fire > was when they arrived. No matter if accelerant was used. NO > EXCUSES. Th...See MoreOn 12/01/13, Ex-Teacher wrote: > It seems FL is following in the footsteps of NY and LA by > publicly shaming teachers. > > > > I demand to see the rankings of firefighters based on how > quickly the fires were put out. No matter how big the fire > was when they arrived. No matter if accelerant was used. NO > EXCUSES. They are doing their best to create the biggest teacher shortage since 1969. No one is going to invest $50K+ to join a profession where the state is against you like Florida, and one in which you can be shot to death like four teachers in the US this school year...plus wages are poor as well. They will have to change requirements to be a teacher down to "must have G.E.D.".....or import teachers from the Philippines as they did in La...they were threatened and paid low and eventually filed a lawsuit against the State AND WON. Plus another suit: The Los Angeles Times reported that Filipino teachers recruited to teach in Baton Rouge, Louisiana filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles. Ingrid Cruz and Rolando Pascual contend they were among hundreds of Filipinos who took teaching jobs in the U.S. since 2007, only to be forced to pay exorbitant fees to a Los Angeles firm that helped get them their jobs.

The lawsuit accused the Koreatown firm, Universal Placement International Inc., and its president, Lourdes “Lulu” Navarro, of forcing the Filipino teachers to pay immigration fees that under federal law should have been paid by the districts that hired them.

The Filipino teachers also claim that they were pressured into paying a second fee of as much as $8,000 before they would be allowed to leave the Philippines and additional fees once they arrived in the United States. Before they arrived in the United States, many teachers had paid $16,000 in recruitment and immigration charges, the lawsuit said.

Navarro’s attorney, Don A. Hernandez, said all the fees were fair and disclosed up front. He said the lawsuit was triggered by a small group of disgruntled teachers who are trying to stiff his client for fees they had agreed to pay.

“There is and never has been any evidence of trafficking, fraud, undue influence, extortion or compulsion of any of the teachers who now happily reside in Louisiana and receive salaries at least five times higher than they would have received had they remained in the Philippines,” Hernandez said.

Five plaintiffs in the lawsuit are seeking unspecified damages. A judge has not yet ruled on a request to certify the lawsuit as a class action, a move that could add about 350 teachers to the litigation.

The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is representing the Filipino teachers, said Navarro “crossed the line by charging people excessive fees without disclosing what the fees were going to be for” or that they should have been paid by the school district.

Dec 1, 2013

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Educational Website (Kids Learning Games)

by Dion S.

Nov 29, 2013

Here's a really good Pinterest Pin that links you up to a lot of educational games for grade K-5! Most of the games are aligned to Common Core I believe (math, reading, language arts and such). I like to project stuff like this on my Smartboard.

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