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/blockquote>
The crucial mission of furthering science education in
Louisiana is seriously jeopardized by this blatant
politicization of science in our schools. If creationists
are allowed to inject their narrow interpretation of human
origins in biology classes, the entire project of science,
which is based on independen...See More/blockquote>
The crucial mission of furthering science education in
Louisiana is seriously jeopardized by this blatant
politicization of science in our schools. If creationists
are allowed to inject their narrow interpretation of human
origins in biology classes, the entire project of science,
which is based on independently verifiable observations and
rigorously tested hypothesis, will be undermined.
From the link:
House Bill 1168 (PDF) was introduced in the Louisiana House
of Representatives on April 21, 2008. Dubbed the "Louisiana
Academic Freedom Act," HB 1168 is a counterpart of the
original version of Senate Bill 561, which was passed, in
amended form, by the Senate Education Committee on April
17, 2008.
Representative Trahan: [email removed]
Representative A. Badon: [email removed]
Representative Armes: armesj@leg is.state.la. us
Representative Aubert: [email removed]
Representative Carmody: [email removed]
Representative Carter: [email removed]
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Representative Edwards: [email removed]
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Representative Hoffman: [email removed]
Representative Leger: [email removed]
Representative Richardson: [email removed]
Representative Ritchie: [email removed]
Representative P. Smith: [email removed]
by secondary thoughts
May 8, 2008
/blockquote>
I recently got out of an unhappy 10 year relationship with
a career I found, at best, unfulfilling and, at worst, an
onerous dead-end.
Not long after I lost my last job, I had one of the very
few epiphanies I've ever had; I should become certified to
teach high school science. I don't have any real sci...See More/blockquote>
I recently got out of an unhappy 10 year relationship with
a career I found, at best, unfulfilling and, at worst, an
onerous dead-end.
Not long after I lost my last job, I had one of the very
few epiphanies I've ever had; I should become certified to
teach high school science. I don't have any real science
background apart from a layman's keen interest. I wouldn't
call it a passion – but I'm just don't have one of those
deeply passionate personalities – but I do feel very
strongly about the importance of science education. I began
studying for the Praxis II content exam for science
immediately, and took the GRE Tuesday. My plan was to
enroll in the MA in education program here in Louisiana and
start teaching this fall under a practitioners license. I
found myself planning lessons and thinking of ways to
elucidate Newton's laws of motion to 9th graders. This was
the very first time in my life I felt like I was doing what
I was *supposed* to be doing, almost like I had a duty to
be in a classroom sharing – to the best of my
as-yet-uncertain ability - what I think consider to be a
very profound truth; that the world around us is knowable
through careful observation and reason.
But now I'm having major second thoughts. What's changed
between then and now is that I've actually substituted a
few times. I realize that being a teacher and being a sub
are very different games. But after actually standing in
front of a few classes, particularly a few ninth grade
science classes, it just seemed likely to me that if you
have a classroom of 20 kids, you might have 2 or three who
are actually interested and receptive to learning
something, around a dozen who might care enough to put in
the minimum to pass, and the rest who are actively trying
to disrupt whatever's going on.
Obviously I have a lot - probably more like everything - to
learn about being a teacher, but my initial optimism and
enthusiasm about making the world a better place has been
somewhat dampened. I need to apply to the master's program
soon, though, and I don't need this crisis compounding my
natural tendency to procrastinate.
I'm not sure what my question is. Maybe someone can suggest
one.
/blockquote>
Would like some info on Clark High School. Please provide
the good, bad and the ugly. Info on admin. kids etc.
thanx
by With retirement benefits, he's making OVER $400,000 a year!
May 17, 2008
/blockquote>
This is just totally outrageous that a LAWYER (NOT an
educator) can get such a sweetheart deal after just a couple
of years in office.
He said he couldn't support his family on 'just' $300,000 a
year. What about the Louisiana EDUCATORS who have to support
THEIR families on LESS THAN $56,000 a year, Paul??? W...See More/blockquote>
This is just totally outrageous that a LAWYER (NOT an
educator) can get such a sweetheart deal after just a couple
of years in office.
He said he couldn't support his family on 'just' $300,000 a
year. What about the Louisiana EDUCATORS who have to support
THEIR families on LESS THAN $56,000 a year, Paul??? What
about retirees who have to pay $700 or more per month for
medical insurance?????
Louisiana teachers have to STOP letting the state take
advantage of them!!
Start by letting the legislature and Pastorek know we are
NOT going to take this kind of abuse----write, email, and
phone until they get TIRED of hearing from us and do
SOMEthing to help us!!
Those of us with unions need to DEMAND that the unions get
off their butts and finally do SOMEthing for the teachers of
this state.
by no name for this
May 18, 2008
/blockquote>
I was looking on line at different school districts. Do
Zachary, Central, and/or Lafayette districts really
require teachers to pass a pee test before they are
hired? This sounds crazy. Do they watch these educators
pee in a cup?
by Broke & disheartened
May 19, 2008
/blockquote>
Looks as if I may have to leave NOLA. I know, there are
worse things than leaving a district in which I buy my
students' school supplies, my physical well-being is
threatened on a weekly basis, the bathrooms are worse than
a truck stop's, admin. is inaccesible, I don't have
textbooks for half the subjects I'm...See More/blockquote>
Looks as if I may have to leave NOLA. I know, there are
worse things than leaving a district in which I buy my
students' school supplies, my physical well-being is
threatened on a weekly basis, the bathrooms are worse than
a truck stop's, admin. is inaccesible, I don't have
textbooks for half the subjects I'm expected to teach, and
theft is rampant. Maybe I'm crazy, but I want to stay.
Sadly, the RSD failed to come through with the promised new
teacher incentives & I'm now in debt & unable to justify
staying. For 8 months I've been contacting members of the
BESE, DOE, RSD, & the office of Paul Vallas-- all to no
avail. Each person with whom I've spoken blames a different
organization or individual & nobody seems willing to go to
bat for those of us who've not received our relocation
money. I even emailed Jindal today about our plight. I'm
considering having T-shirts made that state, "I came to
NOLA answering RSD's pleas for certified teachers- -and all
I got was this lousy T- shirt!" I jest. It's been an
incredible year,the most rewarding of the 12 years I've
been teaching, my students have accomplished great
feats--that's why I'm appealing to readers for any
suggestions you may have. What are thoughts on contacting
the Gambit or Times Picayune? What about other teachers who
leave their homes/friends/family expecting that the RSD
will deliver the relocation incentive money- -is there an
obligation to alert them? As a fellow of Teachnola, I've
been staying away from their gatherings to avoid
discouraging potential new teachers. My principal has asked
me to renew my contract for the '08/'09 school year. I
wouldn't hold my breath for that $5K signing bonus (sigh).
. .
by Brand new New Orleans teacher
Jun 6, 2008
/blockquote>
Does anyone know about a 2-year Federal govt issued
$10,000 for new teachers in New Orleans?
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many 'outside' idealists think it is. I applaud your interest,
but it sounds like you are not ready for the REAL world of
education. You sound like you have gotten a dose of what it's
like----and it's NOT easy. All of that AND low pay, huh?? Good
luck!