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/blockquote>
We are a new postcard exchange, and we need a kinder,
first, or second grade class from Kentucky to participate.
You will need to purchase 50-55 postcards to mail to all of
the other states (and maybe a few to Canada). I am
compiling all of the information, and will send all of the
addresses out as soon ...See More/blockquote>
We are a new postcard exchange, and we need a kinder,
first, or second grade class from Kentucky to participate.
You will need to purchase 50-55 postcards to mail to all of
the other states (and maybe a few to Canada). I am
compiling all of the information, and will send all of the
addresses out as soon as all of the "spots" are filled. In
return, you will receive a postcard from every state, all
throughout the year. This is a very exciting project!
Please join us!
/blockquote>
I have a question for some of the teachers, I am really
hoping that you can help me. What are the Kentucky
requirments to teach in that state, and to also
substitue?? I've been looking all over the internet, and I
am having horrible lucky finding anything, excpet that I
did find this site=-)
I a...See More/blockquote>
I have a question for some of the teachers, I am really
hoping that you can help me. What are the Kentucky
requirments to teach in that state, and to also
substitue?? I've been looking all over the internet, and I
am having horrible lucky finding anything, excpet that I
did find this site=-)
I am currently here in El Paso TX, and within a year we
should be in Kentucky. So hoping someone can sincerly help
me. Thanks,
Kim
by Effects most teachers' families / needs your support !
Jul 24, 2003
/blockquote>
Social Security Fairness Act of 2003 (H.R. 594/S. 349)
Effects most teachers' families/needs your support
Social Security Fairness Act is needed to rectify the
Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination
Provision. If you live or worked in Alaska, California,
Colorado,Connecticut, Georgia, I...See More/blockquote>
Social Security Fairness Act of 2003 (H.R. 594/S. 349)
Effects most teachers' families/needs your support
Social Security Fairness Act is needed to rectify the
Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination
Provision. If you live or worked in Alaska, California,
Colorado,Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio,
Rhode Island, and Texas, then the impact of the GPO and WEP
is "primarily felt" in states such as these in which public
employees (like educators) are not covered by Social
Security . Because people move from state to state,
there are affected individuals everywhere. The Windfall
Elimination Provision (WEP) reduces the earned Social
Security benefits of an individual who also receives a
public pension from a job not covered by Social Security.
The Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduces public
employees' Social Security spousal or survivor benefits by
two-thirds of their public pension.
What are the Government Pension Offset and Windfall
Elimination Provision?
The Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduces public
employees' Social Security spousal or survivor benefits by
two-thirds of their public pension.
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduces the earned
Social Security benefits of an individual who also receives
a public pension from a job not covered by Social Security.
Who do the GPO and WEP Affect?
The GPO affects people who work as federal, state, or local
government employees, including educators, police officers,
and firefighters, if the job is not covered by Social
Security.
The WEP affects people who worked in jobs not covered by
Social Security and in jobs in which they earned Social
Security benefits - such as educators who do not earn
Social Security in the public schools, but who work part-
time or during the summer in jobs covered by Social
Security. The WEP also affects people who move from a job
in which they earn Social Security to a job, such as
teaching, in which they do not.
How do the GPO and WEP work?
The GPO reduces Social Security spousal or survivor
benefits by two-thirds of the individual's public pension.
The WEP reduces the factor by which average earnings are
multiplied to determine Social Security benefits. The
amount of reduction depends on when the person retires and
how many years of earnings he or she has accumulated.
What is the Impact of the GPO and WEP?
Estimates indicate that 9 out of 10 public employees
affected by the GPO lose their entire spousal benefit, even
though their deceased spouse paid Social Security taxes for
many years. According to the Congressional Budget Office,
the GPO reduces benefits for some 300,000 individuals by
more than $3,600 a year. The GPO has the harshest impact on
those who can least afford the loss: lower-income women.
The WEP causes low-paid public employees outside the Social
Security system, like educators, to lose up to sixty
percent of their Social Security benefits. The WEP also
impacts the teaching profession, as people are less likely
to leave other careers, in which they earn Social Security
benefits, to become educators.
What Can be Done to Address the GPO and WEP?
Congress can pass legislation to repeal both the GPO and
WEP.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“My mother had both Social Security
earnings of her own and SS benefits due from my father's
coverage (while she raised five kids before becoming a full
time teacher). Now, every time her TRS increases,
she sees a corresponding drop in her already smallish SS
check. Plus, she's taxed on the TRS amount, which has now
increased. She's losing ground each year.”
So, I suggest you both educate yourself and take action by
doing what she did, namely visiting these two websites:
1) [link removed].
/blockquote>
I would appreciate advice on managing curriculum, team-
building skills, and scheduling a 4th/5th grade split
class.
/blockquote>
Another teacher and I are starting a new postcard
exchange. We are currently looking for all states except
California and Missouri. If you are interested please
email me. Thank you!
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> I AM FEELING A BIT FRUSTRATED. I HAVE HAD 4 INTERVIEWS AND
> I STILL DO NOT HAVE A TEACHING JOB. THIS WILL BE MY FIRST
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